Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Now that it’s getting closer to spring, I wanted to reshare one of my and YOUR favorite recipes, Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Bars. They’re easy, healthy, and just 100 calories each!
When I reshare old recipes, I typically update the post writing to include current information about what is going on in our lives. Although I did add a recipe video, because this particular post is so sentimental, I decided to leave it as it was. I hope you enjoy it, and I REALLY hope you enjoy the Strawberry Oatmeal Bars.
Four years ago today, by a dazzling combination of good fortune, mutual sacrifice, and temporary insanity (on his part), I duped a cute guy into marrying me. Thus far, our lives together have involved a healthy dose of all three, though I’ll take responsibility for more than 50% of the insanity. We’re celebrating our anniversary with two special guests: a pan of Strawberry Oatmeal Bars and…my mother.
Yes, my husband will be spending his wedding anniversary with his mother-in-law.
At my request, my mom is coming to help me decorate our still-bare walls. Whereas I feel overwhelmed and slightly panicky walking through a HomeGoods, my mom has a natural talent for picking out just the right touches to make a room feel comfortable and charming.
The dates that aligned with her work schedule happen to fall on our anniversary, so my mom and I will spend the day putting a few more nail holes in the walls, progress to a three-person anniversary dinner with Ben, then end with Strawberry Oatmeal Bars for dessert.
While some gals might find it a bit of a bummer to spend their wedding anniversary dinners with their mothers, I don’t feel that way. Because I live far from home, my mom and I don’t have quality time together often, so I’m happy to sit down for dinner with her on any calendar date.
Plus, as the person who walked me down the aisle, she’s entitled to make at least one anniversary appearance.
My dad passed away unexpectedly 10 years go, so my mom did me the honor of walking me down the aisle in his place. While—to put it weakly, incompletely, and as a total cliché—my life will never be the same without my dad, I am unbelievably fortunate to have another wonderful man in my life, my husband Ben.
I am married to the best person that I know.
I’ve written a blog post on each of Ben and my wedding anniversaries, a tradition I’ve kept because it gives me pause to a) reflect on my marriage and b) make a strawberry dessert recipe to share with you. Our wedding cake was strawberry, so each year on our anniversary, I bake a strawberry dessert and post the recipe here, along with a few of my marital musings.
First thing’s first: these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars. Oh my. Every year, I say that I’ve baked my favorite strawberry dessert to date, but these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars might be the best yet. They even qualify as healthy oatmeal bars too!
A bewitching cross between a soft bar cookie and a streusel-topped crumb bar, these sweet treats are the perfect use for the fresh strawberries that are finally starting to make their way into grocery stores in big, juicy quantities. They are also one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever baked.
The top and bottom “crust” of the oatmeal bars comes together in a single bowl, and since the recipe calls for melted, not softened butter, you don’t even need to wait for the butter to come to room temperature first.
While many strawberry oatmeal bar recipes require making the filling in a separate bowl, these fresh strawberry bars do not. Once you’ve pressed the first crust layer into the pan, simply scatter the filling ingredients—diced strawberries, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar and cornstarch—right over it, then sprinkle the remaining oatmeal crumble on top.
In the oven, the strawberries “cook” into a bright, pie-like filling that’s reminiscent of homemade strawberry jam.
Made with oatmeal, whole wheat flour, and little added sugar (the sweetness of these bars comes almost entirely from the fresh strawberries themselves), these healthy oatmeal bars are wholesome enough for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Try one warmed up with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
For those who prefer a sweeter take, a drizzle of vanilla glaze (recipe included below) sweetens the strawberry bars enough for dessert, though if you feel the need to garnish them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you have my blessing to say “I do.”
Speaking of “I do,” in keeping with prior years’ anniversary post tradition, here is a brief excerpt of what I learned about marriage this year. I’m sure to many, these lessons will seem trite; however, they are sincere, and as all good lessons should be, they are practical too.
- Leave three things a day unsaid. I owe Gretchen Rubin for this nugget. That little critique you are dying to utter or grievance you want to air? Don’t. It will feel good for all of two seconds. A pleasant, positive atmosphere feels good all night.
- Put your phone away. I don’t mean face-down on the table “away.” I mean, AWAY. During dinner or another shared activity (reading in bed, watching Netflix, etc.), put your phone somewhere that you can’t get to it without physically standing up and walking. Maybe I’m supremely lazy, but placing my phone where I’d have to go to the trouble to haul myself up from the chair/couch/pillow and walk over to pick it up removes the temptation. No matter how quickly I glance at my notification screen or check to see how many Instagram likes my most recent post received, looking at my phone says silently say to Ben, “what I’m looking at is more important than what we are doing together right now.”
- Say thank you when your spouse completes shared household tasks, like unloading the dishwasher or taking out the trash. It’s nice to be appreciated, even for the chores that are “expected.” I may have mentioned this one in years past, but it is worth repeating. Gratitude never goes out of fashion.
OK, let’s eat some Strawberry Oatmeal Bars already!
Past years’ anniversary posts (all of which include more wedding photos, in case you enjoy that sort of thing as much as I do):
- One Year: Sprinkle’s Bakery Strawberry Cake
- Two Year: Strawberry Almond Skillet Cake
- Three Year: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Tools I used to make this recipe:
- Favorite 8×8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper (I love these pre-cut sheets)
For a step-by-step of how to make this Strawberry Oatmeal Bars recipe, watch this short video:
Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
The easiest, best strawberry oatmeal bars with butter crumb topping. One bowl, simple ingredients, and 100% whole grain—perfect for a snack or dessert!
Yield: 16 bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes (plus cool time)
Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Bars:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or substitute all-purpose flour or 1:1 baking flour to make gluten free)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or substitute melted coconut oil to make vegan/dairy free)
- 2 cups small-diced strawberries (about 10 ounces), divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 small lemon)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
For the Vanilla Glaze (optional but delicious, especially if you prefer a sweeter bar):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (any kind you like)
Directions:
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until it forms clumps and the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumble mixture, then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Scatter half of the strawberries over the crust. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the top, then sprinkle on the lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Scatter on the remaining berries, then the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top. You will have some fruit showing through.
- Bake the bars for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the crumb topping smells toasty and looks golden. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely (you can speed this process along in the refrigerator).
- While the bars cool, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, briskly whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Feel free to add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Using the parchment-paper handles, lift the bars from the pan. Drizzle with glaze, slice, and serve.
- The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking pan. The bars will be a bit thicker but will still delicious. To make them gluten free, substitute the white whole wheat flour with a 1:1 baking mix like this one.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, let the bars cool completely and do not glaze. Wrap tightly in plastic before placing in the freezer. Let thaw in the refrigerator and top with glaze before serving. (Bars can be frozen already glazed if needed.)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 (of 16) without glaze
- Amount Per Serving:
- Calories: 100
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 44mg
- Sodium: 19mg
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 2g
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About Erin Clarke
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Thank you so much Susan!
First of all, this recipe sounds delicious.
But what I came here to say is congratulations! Those photos are so adorable, I wish one day when I get married I have photos as pretty and lovely as yours to look back on.
You are so kind. Thank you Vivian!
Oh my gosh Erin your wedding dress and pictures are GORGEOUS! Happy anniversary to you and your husband!!! Love the three tips you included about what you learned from marriage. Have an amazing day!
Marina, you are too kind! Thank you so so much. You have an amazing day too!
LOVE this! Happy anniversary dear friend, your dress was gorgeous and your pictures are the cutest! I love the tradition of writing a post on your anniversary, so I might have to steal that one from you :)
PLEASE DO because I want to read yours! Thanks lady :)
I just love your anniversary posts. <3 Enjoy the time with your mom. Happy Anniveresary!
Thank you so much dear! xoxoxoxo
A beautiful bride, Erin. Thank you for the nice bars. They sound and look wonderful
Thank you so much Liz. That means a lot!
First of all, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! LOVE seeing your wedding photos. So gorgeous. Also, love the little nuggets about what you learned this year. My parents, who have now been married for just shy of 44 years (SAY WHAT?!) say not a year goes by that you don’t learn a few new things about how to do marriage, and life together, better. And OMG – these strawberry bars. What a perfect way to celebrate. Think I might have to join you in making a batch tonight :)
Leah, I’d love to hear what your parents have to say! That makes me happy to hear that I’ll always keep learning :) Thanks so much for your kind note and anniversary wishes!
Happy Anniversary to you and Ben.. My hubby and I just celebrated 21 years on March 20 th. Don’t blink Erin ~~time goes by so fast..
I love your dessert. We had a strawberry cake with blueberry and raspberry & blackberries. The merging of flavors were divine with cream cheese icing.
Your dessert looks so yummy..
Make it a great day. I love your blog..
I love your photos.
Thank u for sharing so much ..
Love you girl,
Kim
Kim, congrats on 21 years!! That is just inspiring, and a great reminder to cherish every day. Thanks so much for your kind words and wishes. They mean so, so much <3
Congratulations to you! I admit, I teared up reading this post and love seeing the picture of your mom walking you down the aisle. And those bars look absolutely divine girl!
Amanda, you are simply the best. Thank you so much! xo
Dear Erin, congratulations to you and Ben on your fourth wedding anniversary! Thank you for sharing the lovely photos from the big day! You look gorgeous and over-the-top happy! How nice that your mother could walk you down the aisle; I’m sure you could feel your father’s presence. Are those ruby slippers I spy under your beautiful and elegant wedding dress???
Good eye Laurie! Why yes they are. I love bright red, so I couldn’t resist. Thanks so much for you kind note too :)
What a sweet and fun way to celebrate your wedding anniversary! Matt and I came up with a rather fun gf cake for our upcoming wedding: hummingbird with cinnamon buttercream between the layers and covered in peanut butter buttercream. I found a recipe from The Lean Green Bean for hummingbird pancakes that I plan to make soon. I intend to start the same tradition as you and will make hummingbird desserts to celebrate. :) I love your marriage insights and believe they are all so true and worth reminding ourselves. I need to physically put my phone away much more. Happy anniversary, and the photos from your special day are beautiful!
Kori, can you believe I have never had a hummingbird cake??? That needs to change ASAP! I love that you came up with your own cake—that is so special. Thanks for your kind words, and I hope you and Matt have a lovely weekend (with pancakes!).
Thank you, Erin! I ran my first 10k (never thought it would happen!) but didn’t have time to make pancakes. That will be next on the agenda! ;-)
Happy Anniversary to you and Ben. I think the lessons you learned this year and so generously shared with your followers are great for anyone to apply to interaction with others. Thank you.
I also wanted to add that while I have only “met” you through your blog, I think it’s safe to say that Ben might think that you are the best person he knows!
Helen, I am BLUSHING. Thank you so, so much. You are too kind!
Happy 4 years! What a lovely post- you looked beautiful on your wedding day :) Hope you have a lovely time with your mother visiting and lots of these oatmeal bars. Totally love how easily the filling comes together!
Thank you so much Medha! I hope you have a great weekend too.
Happy anniversary! Many, many more, each happier than the one before.
Terry, I love that rhyme! Thank you so much for the kind words and wishes.
I would give anything to be able to spend another day with my mom. Cherish this time! A very Happy Anniversary and many more to my favorite blogger and her hubs! And the oatmeal bars look great too!
Marsha, I’m so sad to hear that your mom is no longer with you. I will absolutely cherish our time and appreciate your reminder! Thanks so much for your kind anniversary wishes too.
Happy anniversary Erin! Your pictures are so beautiful. My sweet mama just visited me the other weekend to help out with some things around our house, too. Aren’t moms the best?? Hope you had a wonderful time together and ate plenty of these amazing looking bars! Cheers!
Lauren, I definitely am lucky to have her help! Thanks so much for the kind note and wishes.
Happy anniversary!! You were such a gorgeous bride. Love all those photos. :) And these bars, my god. I need them!!
You are so sweet Dorothy. Thank you!!
These look so delicious…..your wedding dress is beautiful…..great picture of you and your mom….
Thank you so much for the kind words and wishes! It means a lot :)
hey girl Happy Anniversary! Love the pics and those flowers were so pretty and so was your dress! God has blessed you both so much! And by the way …..the bars look so yummy!
You are so kind Shawnna. Thank you dearly!
Happy anniversary! I love your cute tradition of making a strawberry dessert every year and I adore those beautiful wedding photos! These bars looks so incredible – definitely worthy of celebration :)
Thank you so, so much Rachel!
Erin I love your tips! Especially the 3 things unsaid and the phone tip. Sometimes phones ruin everything. These bars look amazing! Happy anniversary! PS I love that picture of your mom. You both looks so beautiful and happy.
You are the sweetest! Thank you Karen!
Happy Anniversary Erin! Love your blog, sense of humor and yummy recipes. :)
Many continued blessings to you and Ben.
Can’t wait to try these bars!
P.S. Can I use frozen strawberries?
Thank you for the kind note Elisabeth! Honestly, I would be nervous that frozen strawberries would get too mushy once they thaw. The amount of juice in fresh strawberries is just right for the recipe, and you also have to dice them fairly small, which I think would be a challenge with frozen berries, since those come in larger pieces. If you do decide to experiment with frozen though, I’d love to hear how the recipe comes out!
Happy anniversary Erin and Ben!
Darling post, yummy looking bars and timeless marriage lessons that are worth repeating year after year!
Here’s to many more happy years together!!
Thank you so much for the sweet wishes Ana!
Erin, I made these this evening – so good! They cool down so fast that I tried it practically straight out of the oven and so delicious warm – my initial sample taste of just the corner piece grew to take over an entire side of the pan..it happens, what can I say. They are crumblier than I thought they’d be but I think it’s because I reduced the butter a bit. Will be great with a dollop of yogurt for breakfast – I was looking for some variety for my breakfast and this is going to hit the spot!
Ana, I am so happy to hear that! And I’ve totally been there with the side of the pan vs. corner :) The crumbliness I’m sure is related to using less butter than listed in the recipe, but I’m glad you are happy with how they came out!
Happy Anniversary!
We are celebrating our 6 month anniversary this month. Time does fly!
Happy anniversary, newly wed! :)
Oh my goodness. THOSE BARS LOOK DEVINE. And the photos of your wedding are so beautiful (especially the one of your mum walking you down the aisle)! I love that you write a post every year on your anniversary to reflect on the marriage and to add a new strawberry dessert to your library of yummy treats. That’s such a fun tradition, and something that will be so nice to look at many years down the road! Filling your blog with great recipe is amazing, but filling it with special memories is priceless! Wishing you two all the best this year (and every year) for your anniversary. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got three other strawberry dessert posts to read! :)
Ok, I was just going to read the other anniversary posts and go on with my day (because normally when I start reading your blog I get sucked in and read for hourrrrrsssss) but I absolutely had to come back and make a comment on your photography. I’ve read a lot of your posts (hardly ever in real time, but just as I’m browsing around then I inevitably get lost in the Well Plated rabbit hole). It’s amazing to me that you started the blog after you got married (only 4 years ago!) and it’s already in such a great place. And it’s even more amazing to look at the photos from those four anniversary posts and see how far your photography has come and how much you’ve grown! You should be very proud of how your blog has grown over the years, I definitely am!
Jess, this email practically brought tears to my eyes, it is just so sweet and kind. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. It means more than I can say. xoxoxo
Happy Anniversary! I love that you make a strawberry dessert each year to celebrate. Your photos are gorgeous!
I hope you had a wonderful anniversary, I have seen your photos from your wedding over the years and they are beautiful. I made these on Saturday morning, after breakfast was made, I had some strawberries that needed to be used and I had all the other ingredients on hand. They were simple and delicious and we all loved them. I also loved that I didn’t have to made a separate topping. Thank you for this simple healthy recipe. Even though I added the glaze, which just made them better.
Courtney, thank you all of this! Your kind words, trying the recipe, and taking time to share your review here. It all means so much!
This looks yummy! You were a gorgeous bride. I love your dress.
Enjoy your time with your mom.
You are so kind. Thank you Leila!
Happy anniversary! These bars look so perfect for spring!
Thank you so much Shannon!
I love the recipe and how you incorporated your personal life into this post! Love your site!
Noelle, this is the sweetest note. THANK YOU! You made my day :)
Love the recipe and what a sweet post! I don’t think I’ve ever seen your wedding photos. You were a lovely bride! I need to apply marriage tip #1 more lol. Congratulations on your anniversary!
Thank you so much Natasha!
Congratulations of four years of marriage Erin and Ben! I love the emphasis you put on learning and growing together with your husband. It sounds like you and Ben are great partners! I’ve been following your blog for about a year now and I always enjoy your style of writing and practical healthy recipes. These strawberry bars look so simple and I like that they can be a healthy treat or a sweeter dessert!
You are so kind! Thank you Diana. That really means a lot.
Oh my goodness!! I just made these, I had some strawberries in the fridge that needed used up. Fantastic!! My husband loves them too. I debated about the glaze, and he voted no glaze. And guess what? They don’t need glaze. They are perfect just as they are, with a little dollop of whipped cream on the side. They are just the right blend of sweet and tart. I’ll definitely make these again. They are perfect with a cup of tea for a special afternoon treat. Thanks for a great recipe!
Christine, I am so so excited to hear this!! Thanks so much for sharing your review. It means a lot and is so helpful for others considering the recipe too!
Thanks for sharing a great recipe! I made this tonight as directed and served it warm out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yummy!!! I will definitely be making this for years to come!
Connie, I’m so happy to hear this! Thanks so much for trying the recipe and letting me know how it turned out for you.
I tried this tonight and loved the taste and look of it. I also found it really simple and fast which i love. However, they are falling apart…not quite self-sustainable squares and also a bit thin. I am gonna retry in a smaller pan again but any ideas on how i can get them firmer and thicker?
Lina, I’ve never made the recipe this way so it would be a bit of an experiment, but I think the best way to thicken the bars is to increase the amount of the crumb base/topping—I’d do about 1.5 times the recipe amount to start but still bake in an 8×8-inch pan. The berries you could try increasing, but again this would be a bit of an experiment, because I’m not sure how well the filling would set with extra berries. The bars shouldn’t be overly crumbly. My first thought is that they were a little over baked. Other possibilities: Is it possible you over-measured the flour (it should be lightly spooned and leveled, not packed, in the measuring cups) or used 100% regular wheat flour or quick oats instead of rolled? All of these things (and more!) can make a difference. The bars will be soft, vs crispy and firm though—that’s a factor of the recipe and the fact that it doesn’t use gobs of butter/sugar. I hope that helps for the next round!
Where are directions??
Hi! They are listed in the recipe box that is just above the comments section.
I bought 3 quarts of strawberries yesterday for $1.28 each!! Came across your receipe, which looks fabulous. Question, I am out of parchment paper. Could I line the pan with a sheet of foil and be okay?
Hi Sally! I would just grease the pan well and omit the parchment paper. I don’t think that the foil is necessary. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Made these this morning and they turned out great! Used half coconut oil and half butter.Thanks for a great recipe!!
I’m so excited to hear that Gabrielle! Thanks for trying the recipe and letting me know how it came out for you.
Went strawberry picking over the weekend and made these bars this morning. I found them a bit wet. Has anyone tried drying the stawberries somewhat first? Thx.
Hi Lisa! The bars are a little moist vs. crispy, but should not be wet. My guess is that your strawberries were particularly ripe, since they are freshly picked. Next time, I would suggest sprinkling on a little extra cornstarch. I hope that helps!
Just found your site looking for a healthy recipe for teacher appreciation week! I’m going to try it today! I’m going to double the recipe, should I just keep them in two separate 8×8 pans or can I just use a 9×14 cake pan? By the way happy Anniversary! You were a beautiful bride!
Just printed the recipe and saw your note at the bottom about doubling the recipe, thanks!
Glad that cleared it up Jodi! I hope you love the bars :)
Just wanted to say I made this today and it turned out great!! So tasty! I have one question though which may be dumb but just have to ask! How did your glaze stay so white? After adding the vanilla mine turned a very light brown color and although the taste was perfect I like the look of the white over the browned oats and was wondering if you know what may have gone wrong? I even added more sugar and milk but the color remained. Thanks again for a wonderful recipe!!
Raj, I’m so happy you loved the taste of the bars, and this isn’t a dumb question at all! You made the recipe perfectly. Pure vanilla extract (which is what you should ALWAYS use while baking) can make a glaze look slightly brown, since it is brown in color. The taste is totally worth it though! I used a clear vanilla extract for the photos only, because it comes out a more true white.
Thanks Erin! Good to know I’m not yet officially crazy! I made these with my 2.5 y/o twins trying to grab the ingredients as I used them so I thought maybe I just messed something up! Thanks for the clarification and happy anniversary!!
Thanks Erin! Good to know I’m not yet officially crazy! I made these with my 2.5 y/o twins trying to grab the ingredients as I used them so I thought maybe I just messed something up! Thanks for the clarification and happy anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary Erin! I hope you had a lovely day with your hubby and mom. :) Thanks for sharing these lovely bars. Can’t wait to try them. I have some strawberries in the freezer that I have been looking for a recipe to pull them out. Not sure if the texture will be a bit off, so I may sub in some fresh berries too.
Thanks again.
Chris, I do think that the frozen berries might be a little too mushy, but it can’t hurt to experiment! Thanks so much for the kind wishes :)
I made your strawberry oatmeal bars tonight and they are delicious! My only regret… is I didn’t make a double batch! Have you tried freezing these? I would love to make a couple batches and freeze them for a quick and delicious breakfast on the way to work.
Stephanie, I”m so happy you loved these so much! I’ve never frozen them, but I think that would be fine. I’d suggest freezing them without the glaze, then letting them thaw in the refrigerator.
Did you use old fashioned quick oats?
Thanks!
Hi Lauren! Old fashioned oats usually refer to “rolled” oats which are less processed than quick oats. I used the old fashioned (rolled) oats. You can use quick oats, but the texture of the bars will be softer because rolled oats are more sturdy and hold up better in baking.
These bars look delicious !! Can less butter be used ??? Or can lower fat margarine be used instead ??? Gotta watch the fats in our diet ..thanks so much !!
Hi Doris! I’ve never tested this recipe with either less butter (I think it would turn out too crumbly/dry) or a lower fat margarine. Overall, the recipe really doesn’t have a significant amount butter compared with similar bars. If you don’t mind the taste of lower fat margarine, you could try that swap though!
I never comment on recipes. That said, I logged back onto my computer after making these bars, because I simply had to tell you how awesome they are. I didn’t even do the glaze—they’re plenty sweet, as is! And I just plain love them. Even better— my kids both love them, too. Many thanks for a fabulous recipe! :)
Debbie, this makes my night!! Thank you SO much for sharing this kind review. I’m so happy that you and your kids enjoyed these bars so much. Have a wonderful night!
These granola bars looked interesting so gave them a try. They were very good. My hubby especially liked them. I would make them again. They are a keeper.
Carol, I am so happy to hear how much you and your husband loved them! If you try the recipes with blueberries too, I’d love to hear how they come out. Thanks for taking time to leave your review!!
I ment to mention that I am going to try this recipe with blueberries. Also will try using coconut oil in place of the butter. I think the blueberries will also be yummy.
Hi Erin, I made this recipe the other day, it was gone in a day (and there’s only 3 of us) so I made it again two days later (gone again). It’s delicious and so flavorful and good for you too!. I like that there’s loads of strawberries. My daughter had it for breakfast and even snuck a piece or two for a late night snack :).
Debbie, I am so excited to hear this! Thanks so much for sharing how much you and your family enjoyed the bars. It means a lot!
Happy Anniversary! Rarely do I have time to look at Pintrest but your recipes looked so yummy that I could not resist. Thank you for sharing your anniversary tradition of making a strawberry something to celebrate. My husband and I will be married 40 years in July. I think I should make these to celebrate early! We eat breakfast in bed during the week and these would indeed be scrupulous with yogurt.
I love that tradition Karen! Thanks so much for sharing it, and I’m so glad that you found these bars :)
Thank you for the recipe, it was delicious!!!
Made it with Coconut Oil instead of butter.
I’m so excited to hear that Michaela! Thanks so much for trying the recipe and sharing your review. It’s great feedback for me and for others too!
Made these tonight! Excellent flavor but like a few others, mine fell apart. I think my berries may have been extra ripe. I did use some of the suggestions and doubled the cornstarch hoping it would firm up the bars. I’m going to make another batch with store bought strawberries and 1.5x the crumb mixture. They were sooo good with some strawberry Greek yogurt. Have you ever added protein powder to increase the protein content? These would be perfect for breakfast if I could find a way to up the protein. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!
Hi Sarah! I’m glad you liked the bars and think your suggested tweaks sound like a great way to play around to get the bars to be just to your liking. I’ve never tried these with protein powder, so this would be an experiment on your part. Definitely keep an eye on the batter to make sure it’s not overly dry. You can always top with with more Greek yogurt for protein too!
Hi Erin I really want to make this recipe after searching for strawnerry dessert for a while ! Do you think coconut sugar will be used instead of granulate sugar? Will it change the color of the bar? Thanks ❤️ And btw you were a gorgeous bride ❤️ 🌸🌸
Katie, I’ve never made these with coconut sugar, so I can’t give you specifics. Coconut sugar is a lot drier than granulated sugar, so I would be concerned about the bars drying out—you might want to think about adding extra butter, some Greek yogurt, or applesauce to off set this. I’d suggest searching online for tips to swap regular granulated sugar for coconut sugar. Coconut sugar also acts more like brown sugar vs. white, so the color, flavor, and consistency of the bars would be different too. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to hear what changes you make and how the bars turn out!!
Thank so much for your suggestion I just start baking not long time ago and your site now is the place I do enjoy reading !! Your creations are fantastic!!
Erin,
Can I just say that this is my new favorite thing, on the planet. It’s literally perfect. I didn’t have enough to strawberries so I threw in some blueberries to make up for it. Delicious! Anyways, thanks for sharing your genius :)
Rachel, I am sooooooo giddy to hear this! Thanks so much for sharing this glowing review. I’m so happy you love the recipe, and the blueberry addition sounds dreamy :)
This is a super easy recipe and delicious! I used our garden strawberries. Thanks for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Karen, I am so pleased to hear this, and I bet this recipe was pure heaven with your garden strawberries! Thanks for sharing your review.
Can I use regular whole wheat flour if I don’t have WHITE whole wheat flour?
Denise, you certainly can, though the bars might come out a bit dryer and they will have a more pronounced “wheat” taste. I’d suggest trying half whole wheat flour and half all purpose if you prefer not to purchase white whole wheat flour, which is softer and milder in flavor.
Hello! I tried this recipe last night and wow are these bars good! Not too sweet and perfect for summer. The bars do get softer as they sit but I bet it’ll be great in a bowl with Greek yogurt.
The only changes I did was I used coconut sugar and drizzled in a some molasses to mimic brown sugar. I used probably around a tablespoon. Also, I skipped the lemon juice since I didn’t have any. Great recipe.
Kathy, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed these bars so much! Thanks for letting me know how they came out for you.
Hi Erin! I was wonderinf if I had to use kosher salt as opposed to regular salt? I wanted to make these now but sadly don’t have kosher salt in my kitchen! 🙁
Hi Deanna! I prefer the taste and seasoning qualities of kosher salt which is why you’ll see it listed in all my recipes (letting you know in case you try others), but you can certainly use table (regular) salt in this recipe if that is your preference. You’ll want to use a reduced amount, because the grains of kosher salt are larger than table salt. If you do try them, I hope you enjoy the bars!
Hello from Leeds, England!
I just discovered your blog when I was searching for a healthy, different recipe to enter into a Bake-off coffee morning competition on Sunday and thought these Strawberry Oatmeal bars sounded perfect.
Guess what? I won!!!
The judges loved the summery, fruity, not-too-sweet flavour and moist texture. They were so easy to make and now all my friends want the recipe!
I won a beautiful glass trifle bowl! So THANK YOU very much for a fab prize-winning recipe!
(I love your wedding photos and marriage tips too)
Natalie x
Natalie, WOW! I’m glad these were such a hit, and I’m sure the bowl is lovely too :)
HI Erin! I just came across your blog and love your recipes, I loved blogging my fave recipes too! I’m going to make these strawberry bars tonight for my daughters to take to a party tomorrow, they’ll be perfect!
I also showed my friend the pic of your Mom and you, she is getting married next year and wanted to know if you would share where your Mom got her dress from? It is stunning on her, so elegant!
Best to you, Kim.
Kim, this completely made my mom’s day!!! Her dress is from Nordstrom. Thanks for your sweet words, and I hope that you love the bars!
Loved your recipe! It came out delicious. I didn’t add the glaze. The bars were sweet enough for me on their own. I’m planning on bringing these to work for my breakfast. They’re so easy to pack and go. Thanks!
Kat, I’m so excited to hear this! Thank YOU for taking time to leave this wonderful review!
Yay for your Anniversary !! Beautiful … question about the bars … is it possible to use frozen strawberries??
Also, spraying the pan with non-stick a good idea ??
If you use parchment paper, you shouldn’t need to spray, but it won’t hurt either :)
Thank you Shari!! I’ve never tried this recipe with frozen strawberries, so I can’t say for certain. I would be a bit worried about them making the bars mushy, and also, the strawberries need to be diced, which could be harder with frozen berries. If you want try, I’d suggest you let the berries thaw, pat them dry, then dice. If you try the recipe with frozen berries, I’d love to hear how they come out!
Thanks Erin … hope you have a spectacular day !! And if I do try the frozen, will definitely let you know
I just made these last night with the help of my 3.5 year old daughter (she cut the strawberries in an egg slicer). I used coconut oil and regular whole wheat flour. I did not find them to have a strong “wheat” flavor with the whole wheat flour. They tasted just fine without using the “white” whole wheat flour. I thought the bars tasted great, and even my super picky eater (she must be at least 75% mac and cheese by this point) gobbled the bar up for breakfast this morning. I prefer this method over a simple “fruit crumble.” I guess because you get more of the yummy crumble. :) Thanks for this super easy recipe!
Cristin, I’m so happy you and your daughter enjoyed this recipe so much!! What a great idea to use an egg slices too. Thanks so much for sharing your review!
I tried this recipe which looks delicious, but my strawberries didn’t really melt down- so it’s just a mix of hot fruit and granola – where did I go wrong??
Jeanette, my guess is that your strawberries were not especially ripe, or that maybe you didn’t dice them small enough? I hope the bars at least still tasted good!
I made this recipe today and it was sooo yummy!! I am gluten free, so I substituted GF Baking flour and they came out so delicious. Love them – thank you!
Hello! Recently made your strawberry bars, and although they did turn out delicious, I had trouble keeping the bar intact. I had to use coconut flour because I am gluten free, and instead of using butter I used coconut oil. Could this be the reason? And if so, is there anything else I can do to make the bar stick together more? Thank you!
Sarah
Hi Sarah! The coconut flour is definitely the reason, because it is so much drier than wheat flour. I’d suggest using a GF flour blend like this one instead of using coconut flour. http://amzn.to/2bwCkkl Others have done that with great success!
I tried the recipe and it didn’t work out for me. My mixuture looked like it had too much flour and not enough butter ratio to make everything ‘wet’. It tasted good when I mixed it all together but the oats and flour were raw and the strawberries cooked. Bummer.
Hi AJ! That IS a bummer. As you can see from the other reviews, this recipe has been made quite a lot with others being happy with it. This sounds like it could be an issue with either measuring or the bake time. Regardless, I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you!
I made these bars today, using GF oats & flour and they came out perfect. I didn’t bother to make the icing because I thought they were sweet enough. Loved how easy the recipe was and that it was made with ingredients I had in the pantry! Thanks for sharing!!
Amanda, I am so happy to hear this!! Thank YOU for leaving this lovely review!
Loved this recipe! Made for my Church Youth Group. I doubled it and put it ina 13x 6 pan. Did not add the icing. It really didn’t need it! This was devoured by the group! Thanks for such a yummy recipe!!
I am so excited to hear that Barb! Thank you for sharing it with so many and for leaving your kind review here.
Hi Erin, how crucial would you say the lemon juice is? I want to make these now and have everything but!
Erin, it’s hard for me to give you a definitive answer—the lemon really makes the flavor of the strawberries pop, so it will taste more bland without it (though it certainly won’t taste awful!). Do you have orange juice you can swap?
Oh, great idea! Thanks!
I made these today but they never formed together as a solid so it just turned out like a crumble. I can’t figure out what I did wrong :(
Hi Alyson! It’s hard for me to say without being in the kitchen with you. My guess is that it is a case of mis-measuring. Did you lightly scoop the flour into your measuring cup, then level it off, vs. just reaching it down into the bag? This is actually the best way to measure flour to make sure you don’t end up with too much. Also, did you use the full 6 tablespoons of butter? Those are my best guesses. I’m sorry the bars didn’t turn out!
Sounds delicious! I have a ton of frozen strawberries from the summer. Have you ever tried baking with frozen strawberries? I’m struggling to find recipes that use frozen which leads me to believe maybe it won’t turn out well. Maybe too watery?
Hi Amanda, I think you’re right that using frozen could be too watery. If you’d like to try it, though, I’d suggest thawing them and then blotting them dry before using, or tossing them in a little bit of cornstarch before adding them. I haven’t tried the recipe this way, so you’d be experimenting, but I would be looking for ways to use those yummy summer strawberries too! Good luck!
I stumbled on your blog cruising Pinterest. I usually don’t read to blogs, but find yours very interesting. Job well done. Thanks.
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much for taking the time to say so, Audrey. I really appreciate it! I’m glad you’re here. :)
I’ve made these bars before and they were fantastic! I’m on a ‘no refined sugar’ diet and I’m wondering if the crumble would work out if I used honey instead of the brown sugar?
Hi Elizabeth! I actually would not recommend the honey swap. The bars are about as low in sugar as I could make them, and I worry that the crumble wouldn’t hold together since honey is liquid. The great news is that I do have lots more naturally sweetened recipes in my recipe index! You can find them here: https://www.wellplated.com/category/recipes-by-diet/naturally-sweetened/
Wow I clicked a Chocolate, Chocolate and more link on FB and found this recipe… except I got more then expected! A wonderful post. I was crying before I got to the recipe. I love the photo of your mom walking you down the aisle. When I clicked the link I didn’t expect a whole blog full of real life encouragement as well as yummy recipes.
Debbie, I am pretty much tearing up reading this comment! I can’t tell you how much it means to me to know that you appreciated what I shared in my post. I’m so glad that you found my blog, and I hope that you love the strawberry oatmeal bars too!
First, your wedding pictures are beautiful!
Second, I just finished and taste-tested two batches of this recipe, one with strawberries and one with blueberries, and both were DELICIOUS!
I somehow managed to make one crust drier than the other, but they both worked out fine! I think I might have lost focused and either added an extra tablespoon of coconut oil or forgot one, but it worked out just fine.
The only thing that ‘fell apart’ for me were the crumbs on top, but I expected that and patted them down with a spatula to make them stay a little better.
For anyone who wants to try it with blueberries, what I did was take a pint of blueberries and put them in a saucepan over medium heat, then stirred (occassionally) for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, I used a potato masher to flatten them a bit, but I didn’t aim to hit every blueberry. Then, I just followed the recipe and used my mashed blueberries instead of strawberries. I concentrated more corn starch on parts that were juicier.
I cooked the blueberry bars for 35 minutes and the strawberry ones for 40, and then stuck them in the fridge after they cooled down a bit. My boyfriend and I shared a piece of both, and again, they are so good!!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!!
Thank YOU, Beata!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the bars. The blueberry version sounds delicious…thank you for sharing your review and all of your tips! I really appreciate your taking the time to do so. :)
What does the cornstarch do in the recipe?
thanks!
Hi Kelley, the cornstarch helps thicken up any juice released by the strawberries while baking and makes the filling jammy instead of runny.
Thank you! I made these for my 4 year old to bring to preschool and they were delicious, super easy to make, and a hit with the kids!
I’m so glad to hear they were enjoyed, Kelley! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this nice review!
Hi Erin, I LOVE this recipe. I think i made it every week for a month after I discovered it. Do you think I could use chopped apples instead of the strawberries and make a baked apple bar?
Thanks!
April
Hi April, I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe! Trying a different filling is an excellent idea! The apples would likely be quite a bit firmer and less jammy, because they aren’t juicy like the strawberries. You might want to try cooking them on the stove in advance first to soften them up. I think blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries would work too!
Hi Erin,
Tried this recipe today and came out very well. My toddler enjoyed it too :) your anniversary posts are beautiful. Wishing you both lots of happiness.
Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the bars. :)
Question-
What contributes to the 44g of cholesterol in this healthy strawberry oatmeal bars? My husband has high cholesterol and I would love to make these.
Lauri
Hi Lauri! A good amount of the cholesterol comes from the butter. I would suggest swapping it for coconut oil. The flavor will be different, and the texture won’t be as crumbly on top, but I think that it would still turn out. If you decide to experiment with the swap, I’d love to hear how it goes! I hope that you and your husband enjoy the bars.
Congratulations on your anniversary, was very lovely to see this post. And those oatmeal bars look incredible (: I’m sure your husband will be thankful you can cook so well (:
I would be very unlikely to make the strawberry bars, but I love reading about things like the lessons on marriage. Since I didn’t get married until late in life, I regularly spend time thinking about how amazing it is to be married and about what’s important in marriage. One of the things we do is to spend time cuddling at night and we always make sure to tell each other “I love you”. It’s amazing how that defuses any of those little things that don’t deserve mention, and helps to maintain a high level of peace in the marriage.
Susan, I love that! Thank you so much for sharing. It really means a lot, and I’m going to keep that tidbit in mind myself :-)
Hey girl- Happy Anniversary! These bars look so yummy!
Thank you, Shawnna!
Erin I’m so happy you shared about spending your anniversary with your mom. We have a little bit in common regarding neither of our fathers being alive for our weddings (both my parents were killed in a car accident). I’m also married to a wonderful man and we will celebrate 30 years in March. He wants to visit his parents who are not doing well, during our anniversary. I told him it was fine but you’ve helped me to be even more okay with it! Thanks for sharing! You never know how it helps!
Tina, first of all, I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I can’t say enough how much it means to me that this post was helpful to you. If you decide to visit your husband’s parents, I think that that is absolutely wonderful. I’m sure that they would appreciate it deeply, and you and your husband will look back fondly on the time that you spent with them too. Happy anniversary, and thank you so much for sharing this!
I just found your blog recently and saw these strawberry bars. It was the perfect way to use up a pint in my fridge. They are DELICIOUS!! My very picky three year old even ate one for breakfast this morning. I will now be stalking through the rest of your blog looking for additional ideas to tempt the palate of my picky eater! Thank you for posting this recipe!
I’m so glad you’re here, Deb! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful comment. I truly love hearing about readers making and enjoying my recipes in their own kitchens, and I’m happy that these bars were a hit!
Me and my family loved it! Great dessert with a little bit of Greek iogurt!
I’m glad you and your family loved the bars, Patricia! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your feedback!
This was amazing! It didn’t stay in the kitchen very long and is the one dish that disappears at MOPS meetings.
Thank you so much, Evelyn! I’m so glad you enjoyed the bars, and I really appreciate your taking the time to leave this wonderful review!
Happy anniversary!! I just have one question. I am going through a weight loss program I wondered if you could replace the butter with unsweetened applesauce or would they not hold up?
Hi Jessica, I’ve never tried the bars using applesauce, so you’d be experimenting. I’m not sure they would hold up, however. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
I made these today and they were amazing! I used steel cut oats. Both my husband and I agreed we’d rather have these than any cake or cookie any day! Wow… blown away.
Whoooooo hooooo! So happy to hear how much you loved these Tracey. Thank you for sharing this wonderful review!
My daughter and I are on a diet and I came across this recipe, decided to make them for us. They are delicious and so easy to make. My daughter is Autistic and very picky about food, but I got her to try these and she loved them. Thank you for a great recipe.
Mary, I’m so happy to hear that these bars were loved by you and your daughter. Thank you so much for sharing how it went and for leaving this wonderful review!
I was looking for something to make for our church’s Sunday breakfast….can these be made a day in advance? How should I store it until time to eat? thank you!!
Hi Lynn, yes they can! Just cover them with plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. I hope everyone enjoys them!
Looks like I’m late but Happy Anniversary plus one year more (looks like you posted this in 2016).
Great photos, beautiful in fact. Delicious sounding recipe also. Quick question. If I double this for a 9×13 do you have any suggestions for length of baking time? Thank you…
Hi Annabelle! I’ve never actually made this in a 9×13 myself, so I can’t speak from experience. I think the time would be pretty similar, but I would check several minutes early, just in case. I hope you love the bars!
I found your recipe from Pintrest and I am so happy I came across it! I was hosting a birthday dinner for my elderly uncle (he’s 79!) and wanted to find something diabetic friendly for dessert. This recipe was just perfect! It was the highlight of the evening!! Everyone raved about it and immediately asked me when I was going to make it again! Thank you so much for sharing your anniversary story (I think it is such a great idea to make a strawberry dessert on your anniversary! My best friend is getting married this summer so I think I’ll share that with her.).
Saundra, I’m so excited to hear that these bars were a hit at your uncle’s birthday! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and taking the time to report back how it went. :)
I’ve new looking for more healthy dessert options and I stumbled upon this recipe. I had all of the ingredients so I instantly made it. It turned out SO delicious!! (I chose to make the icing and drizzle it on top). It’s so moist. I baked it at 350 for 40 minutes (my new oven seems to run hotter than my last one). I am saving this recipe and definitely making it again! Thank you!!
Kelly, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the bars! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review!
I love the whole grains and fresh berries in these delicious bars! I used truvia brown sugar blend and splenda for the sugars and added a tablespoon of flax. I did not think it needed the glaze. I am adding this to my favorite healthy dessert recipes, I am delighted to have a new way to use strawberries, especially since these can be frozen.
Kat, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your tweaks and to leave this great review!
So i’ve been trying to make granola bars forever and tonight I have finally accomplished that! Thank you for the wonderful recipe and I can’t wait to bite into them in the morning!
Hooray Reyna! I hope you enjoy this recipe!
I had the bottom layer of a bucket of fresh strawberries that I was trying to figure out what to do with. I ran across this recipe, and I’m SO EXCITED. These are so amazing. My whole family ate them after dinner, I’m having a little more as a late-night snack, and I’m totally planning to eat what’s left for breakfast. Because fruit + oatmeal = breakfast, right? :) Also, I’m really excited to try swapping out the strawberries for peaches and blueberries later this summer. Thanks for my new go-to recipe for fresh fruit!
DEFINITELY breakfast acceptable Elizabeth! I am so happy you enjoyed the bars. Thanks so much for trying the recipe, reporting back, and for leaving this lovely rating. It is so helpful both to me and to others considering the recipe too!
I used coconut sugar in place of all the sugar with no problems. We find most treats to be too sweet and I was itching to do the icing layer so I only put two tablespoons of sugar in the crumble. I forgot to put sugar in with the strawberries, but found it didn’t need it and they set quite well. I did sprinkle a tiny bit extra cornstarch for good measure and it seemed to do the trick. I could have gotten away with 1/3 cup icing sugar (made with coconut sugar powdered in my coffee grinder) so I think I will do that next time. Love this recipe and how easy it was and cant wait to make it again. Just wanted to mention what I did in case anyone isn’t big on sugar like we are.
Ashely, I so appreciate both this lovely review and your sharing your modifications. It’s so helpful to others, and to me too. Enjoy every bite :)
Loved this. I mixed the strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar all together before just dumping it out on the crust (easier than layers and sprinkling). I made it with super-fresh strawberries, so I used close to 2 tsp cornstarch. Added maybe 1 Tbsp extra brown sugar to the crust. Once assembled, I pressed the top part down gently to keep it from being too crumbly once cooked (it was for my kids–they’re not super-careful about crumbs). It was a hit! And a great way to use up some of the giant flat I picked yesterday. Thank you!
I am so happy this was a hit Landy! Thank you so much for trying the recipe and taking time to report back. I really appreciate it!
I really enjoyed this recipe! Thank you! Could I use frozen strawberries?
Hi Tiffany, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! I’ve never tried this recipe with frozen strawberries, so I can’t say for certain. I would be a bit worried about them making the bars mushy, and also, the strawberries need to be diced, which could be harder with frozen berries. If you want try, I’d suggest you let the berries thaw, pat them dry, then dice. If you try the recipe with frozen berries, I’d love to hear how they come out!
I used the frozen strawberries to make this recipe. I used less than two cups of strawberries (next time I’d just use one cup because they are runny) it turned out well, but it’s kind of mushy. I let them cool for 40 minutes and cool for about an hour. My only problem is they never last 5 days in the fridge because they disappear so quickly! Thanks again for the recipe.
Tiffany, I’m glad you enjoyed the bars. Thanks for taking the time to share how it went trying the recipe with frozen berries!
Cook for 40 minutes not cool for 40 minutes.
I tried making these today and they turned out pretty good! They taste floury and are very crumbly, holding together when cut but not when picked up. I’ll do some experimenting to make the crust firmer like a Graham cracker crust. Probably replace some flour with almond meal. The cornstarch made the berries into a great jam-like consistency.
Courtney, I’m glad you enjoyed the bars! I’d love to hear how your experiments with graham crackers or almond flour turn out. Thanks for giving the bars a try and reporting back!
I made these– added cinnamon to the oatmeal mixture and once done, instead of vanilla drizzle I put a wee drizzle of warmed up Nutella !thanks for the recipe
That Nutella drizzle sounds amazing, Hilary! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and reporting back. :)
Yummy! Just went strawberry picking and so I am going to make your recipe. I also love bars with oatmeal. I will double the crust next time. I ran out of crust so didn’t have any for top but still delicious! Thanks! Happy 4th of July!
Kaye, thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the bars, and I hope you had a great 4th of July!
I made this today for the 4th of July (but used blueberries and strawberries for a more patriotic look) and they were delicious! Just the recipe I needed for a pretty but quick dessert! Thanks for the recipe!
Yay Corrie! I’m glad this recipe was a winner for dessert. Thanks for reporting back!
Hi, I made these today and they are AMAZING!! Now if I could get my kids to try them ha.. I know they would love them if they tried them. Anyway, after they’ve been in the refrigerator do I heat them up? How long would you suggest?
Thanks for this post!! I’m always looking for healthy recipes to feed my family and this one is so easy so that is a big plus!!
Hi Cori, I’m so glad you enjoy the bars! I use the microwave to warm up a piece from the fridge, but I also think they taste great cold or at room temperature. Whatever your preference is!
Made these for the family today… what a hit! We love strawberries and it isn’t too often I find a good recipe that is so on point. Most enough and delicious flavor! The perfect balance of sweet and sour, with just the right hint of tartness creeping in from the strawberries. Taste aside, the other win is that these bad boys stay together! Thank you for sharing this strawberry delight!
Thanks for leaving this awesome review, Barbara! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
I can’t rave enough about this slice it was absolutely smashing! I can see this being made many many more times in the future :)
YAY Riki, I’m so glad to hear the recipe is a winner for you! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this awesome review. :)
Wondering if i could use ruhbarb instead if strawberries.
Hi Sherrie, I haven’t tried it that way, but I think it’d be worth a shot! I’d love to know how it goes.
Made this recipe as a dessert and it was absolutely amazing. My son said mom this melts in my mouth. When it’s cooking the smell of the strawberries is like heaven in my kitchen. I will definitely make this again and again and again. You have to try it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, Shana! I’m so glad to hear the recipe was a hit!
I had some strawberries to use up and was looking for something suitable for a 2 yo as my niece loves strawberries. Made this for her earlier in the week and when I tasted a slice, I was SO tempted to keep them for myself instead! I did find the crumble mixture a bit dry so I cut up some butter and pressed it into the mixture (I’d already pressed the mixture into my pan). I made it without the glaze as I didn’t want it to be too sweet for my niece and it was still delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe, definitely gonna make it again, maybe with blueberries or stewed apples.
Evy, thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and reporting back! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! I think the blueberry and apple versions sound delicious too.
Just made these today and OMG so so good! I have NEVER commented on any online recipes I have made and trust me I have made ALOT.
Thanks for this! Cheers.
Jennifer, I’m thrilled to hear you love the bars! I truly appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment. :)