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Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

This Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe can be made either with fresh strawberries or with strawberry pie filling.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 474kcal
Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 2 1/2 cups Quick Oats
  • 3/4 cup melted Butter
  • 1 can Strawberry Pie Filling - OR - Fresh Filling instructions below
  • FRESH STRAWBERRY FILLING INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup mashed strawberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries

Instructions

  • TO MAKE FRESH STRAWBERRY FILLING
  • Place mashed strawberries and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Strain juice from cooked strawberries and add enough water, if needed, to make 1/2 cup juice.
  • Discard strawberry pulp (or save it for a smoothie).
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt in saucepan. Add in strawberry juice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until clear and thick - about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Stir in sliced strawberries.
  • TO MAKE BARS
  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
  • Mix together oats, cake mix, and melted butter until it there is no more dry mix.
  • Press 1/2 of this mixture evenly into the bottom the prepared pan.
  • Spread pie filling evenly over the crust.
  • Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on the top evenly.
  • Bake 18-23 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 583mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g