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Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars: Your New Favorite Sunny Treat

Delightful Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars with a buttery crust and zesty lemon filling, a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 7 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar packed; can substitute with white sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract no substitution required.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour spooned & leveled; gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder no substitutions needed.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt use sea salt or kosher salt as preferred.
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats quick oats can be used, but will yield slightly softer bars.
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened Condensed Milk ensure full-fat for proper consistency.
  • 6 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best; can substitute bottled in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest no substitution.

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until creamy and combined. Add vanilla extract, sift in flour, baking powder, salt, and oats. Stir until crumbly.
  3. Press slightly more than half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for about 12 minutes.
  4. While the crust is baking, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Remove the crust from the oven and pour the lemon filling over, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 22-25 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack, then lift from the pan and slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use full-fat sweetened condensed milk for the filling and ensure butter is at room temperature before mixing.

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