Strawberry-Orange Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• Old-fashioned rolled oats: 2 cups (400g)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g)
• Light brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Baking soda: 1 tsp (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 tsp (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Fresh strawberries, chopped: 1 cup (200g)
• Orange zest, from 1 medium orange: 2 tbsp
• Fresh orange juice: 1/4 cup (60ml)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add melted butter to dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan.
5. In a separate bowl, combine strawberries, orange zest, and orange juice. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust.
6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the strawberry filling.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
8. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200 per bar
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy
• Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside
• Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert

User Comments:

• "These oatmeal bars are so delicious! The strawberry-orange combination is perfect."
• "I love that these bars are easy to make and can be customized with different fruits."
• "The whole family loved these bars. They're a great way to get kids to eat their oats."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a chewy texture, use rolled oats. For a crispier texture, use quick-cooking oats.
• If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/4 cup (60ml) of bottled orange juice instead of fresh juice and zest.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.