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Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Deliciously Zesty Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars

This easy Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars recipe combines zesty lemon juice with a buttery oatmeal crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar both light and dark work beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for a light rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balance sweetness
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats quick oats can be substituted
For the Creamy Lemon Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk essential for creamy filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest intensifies flavor

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

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 large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and oats until crumbly.
  3. Press more than half of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
  6. Bake again for 22-25 minutes until topping is golden and center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then lift out and cut into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use full-fat sweetened condensed milk for best results. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.

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