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Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Zesty Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars for a Sweet Escape

Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars are an easy dessert that blends oatmeal crust with a creamy lemon filling, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 7 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned or Quick Oats
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 ounces
  • 6 tablespoons Lemon Juice from about 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest from about 1 lemon

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, and oats. Stir until crumbly.
  3. Press slightly more than half of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  4. Whisk together the condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
  6. Bake for an additional 22–25 minutes until golden around the edges and set in the center.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened for the best texture and flavor. Chill before cutting for easier slicing.

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