Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

with strawberry preserves and fresh strawberries

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 6m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 56m
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

264
Calories
13g
Fat
35g
Carbohydrates
4g
Protein
23mg
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Recipe Description

My favorite Strawberry Oatmeal Bars get their perfectly crumbly texture from an almond-flour-rolled oat mixture, giving them a nutty flavor. Using strawberry preserves allows the bottom crust to stay nice and crisp. I also add some extra fresh chopped strawberries in the filling for double the strawberry flavor. These bars are sweet, buttery, and perfect.

You can make these bars using a stand mixer or a hand mixer. First, combine the dry ingredients. Then mix in the softened butter and almond extract until the mixture resembles the coarse sand. Transfer one-half the prepared mixture into a parchment-lined square pan and press down into an even layer. Pre-bake the crust until golden. Spread the strawberry preserves over the crust and top with fresh strawberries. Sprinkle the remaining flour-oat mixture overtop the strawberries. Return to the oven and bake until the top is golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting into bars, then serve. Enjoy!

To make the Strawberry Oatmeal Bars, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and line baking pan

    Step 1 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    30s min
    Step 2 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ cups rolled oats, ½ cup ground almonds, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until combined, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add butter and almond extract

    2 min
    Step 3 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    With the mixer on low, add ¾ cup softened butter and ¼ teaspoon almond extract and mix until it looks like coarse sand, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make bottom crust

    1 min
    Step 4 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Using your hands or the back of a measuring cup, press half of the flour-oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

  5. 5

    Pre-bake

    20 min
    Step 5 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden, then remove from the oven. Keep the oven on.

  6. 6

    Add preserves and fresh strawberries

    1 min
    Step 6 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Using an offset spatula, spread ¾ cup strawberry preserves over the pre-baked crust. Add ⅓ cup chopped fresh strawberries on top.

  7. 7

    Add topping

    1 min
    Step 7 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Sprinkle the remaining flour-oat mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.

  8. 8

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 8 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Step 9 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Let cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing into bars.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    Serve and enjoy!

Always a crowd-pleaser, these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars never disappoint. Sweet, buttery, and filled with both strawberry preserves and fresh strawberries for extra flavor. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or BBQs. If you give this recipe a go, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Zara
February 24, 2025
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Delicious, simple strawberry oatmeal bars made a perfect treat for my Friday movie night. Will definitely make again.

Natalie
January 19, 2025
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Yummy bars, kids smiled. Made them for a picnic, and even the pickiest eater had two!

Jessie
July 5, 2024
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OMG, these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a total game changer! My kids devoured 'em! So easy and delish—definitely making again!

Gloria Mendez
May 31, 2024
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Delicious and easy. Hice estas barras para un picnic y todos amaron. La mezcla de avena y fresas fue un gran éxito. Recordé los tiempos de mi infancia, recogiendo fresas con mi abuela. Siempre alegran mi corazón.

Lil\'Danny
May 30, 2024
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Wow! These bars were super tasty! I made 'em for a picnic with my wifey, and everyone went nuts over 'em. They're simple and packed with flavor. Def gonna make these again. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

Zoe Thompson
May 25, 2024
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Superb and delicious bars

Bella
December 21, 2023
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These bars made my picnic perfect! So easy and delish with extra strawberries.

Tina
November 4, 2023
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Wow, these bars are just the bomb. So easy!

Aaron
October 11, 2023
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Delicious! Made these bars for my movie night. Everyone loved them and they disappeared in no time. Will definitely make again!

Gabrielle
August 10, 2023
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These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars were a hit at our family picnic. They were easy to make and my kids loved the strawberry flavor.

Wally
July 28, 2023
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Super delicious bars!

Ethan Smith
July 20, 2023
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Wow! These bars are absolutely smashing! Made ‘em for the kids and they couldn’t get enough. A real hit at our picnic, mate!

Ivy
July 8, 2023
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OMG, these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a total game changer! Super easy to whip up, and my kids loved em! I made them for a picnic, and they vanished in no time. The mix of almond and strawberries is just too good. Will def be making these again!

Athina
June 26, 2023
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These strawberry bars are the perfect treat for spring and summer. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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