Description
These Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery oatmeal crust and topping with a tangy lemon filling. Perfect for citrus lovers!
Ingredients
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For the crust/topping:
- 7 Tablespoons (99g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (85g) old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (not instant)
For the lemon filling:
- 1 (14-ounce weight) can full-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 6 Tablespoons (90ml) lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust/topping: Beat butter and brown sugar, add vanilla, then mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and oats until crumbly. Press a little more than half of the mixture into the pan and bake for 12 minutes.
- Prepare lemon filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until thick.
- Assemble and bake: Spread lemon filling over pre-baked crust, sprinkle remaining crumble mixture on top, and bake for 22-25 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Cool bars completely, then lift out using parchment paper, cut into squares, and store as desired.
Notes
- You can refrigerate these bars for a firmer texture.
- Experiment with lime or orange for different citrus flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Lemon Bars, Oatmeal Bars, Dessert Recipe
