Description
When my three little ones are buzzing with energy, sometimes a quiet moment with a warm cup of tea and a sweet treat feels like a true luxury. That's when I often turn to my recipe for Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars. This dish isn't just a dessert; it's a hug in food form. They're easy, wholesome, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
¾ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoon Salt
3 large Lemons, zest and juice
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Mix until moist clumps form. This forms both your crust and crumble topping
- Press about 2/3 of the crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pa
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golde
- While the crust bakes, whisk together the granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking powder in another bowl
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm, pre-baked crust
- Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the oat mixture evenly over the lemon filling
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the lemon filling is set
- Let the Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares. Cooling is essential for clean cuts
Notes
Don't Overmix: When making the crumble, mix just until combined. Overmixing develops the gluten, resulting in tougher Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars.
Cool Completely: Patience is key! These Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars need to cool entirely before cutting. This allows the lemon filling to set properly, preventing a gooey mess.
Zest First: Always zest your lemons before juicing them. It's much easier to get all that fragrant zest from a whole lemon.
Room Temperature Eggs: Use room temperature eggs for a smoother, more emulsified lemon filling.
Store any leftover Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze individual Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars for longer storage. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon, Oatmeal, Crumble, Bars, Dessert, Sweet, Treat, Baked, Easy, Wholesome