Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars are a delicious and tangy dessert that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with a zesty lemon filling, topped with a crumbly oat topping.
Author:Ghalina
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 egg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and baking powder until crumbly.
Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg until well combined.
Pour the lemon mixture over the pressed oat layer in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the lemon filling.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a sweeter taste, adjust the sugar according to your preference.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.