Description
Indulge in these zesty Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars a simple yet scrumptious dessert that brightens any occasion Perfect for snacks or treats
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (can use coconut oil as a substitute)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
Pour the melted butter into the oat mixture and stir until combined. The texture should be crumbly and moist.
Take about one cup of the mixture and set it aside for the crumble topping.
Press the remaining oat mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
Spread the lemon curd evenly over the oat crust. Sprinkle lemon zest over the curd.
Evenly distribute the reserved oat mixture over the lemon curd layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 calories
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
