Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with Einkorn Flour
Sweet and delicious, these strawberry oatmeal bars boast a crumbly, buttery exterior, with a layer of sweet strawberry preserves sandwiched in the middle. Made with einkorn flour and sprouted rolled outs, they are an easy, delicious, and wholesome household favorite.
Buttery Strawberry Bliss.
Strawberries are one of my absolute favorite things to bake with come berry season (see this recipe for strawberry shortcake biscuits– heavenly!), and strawberry jam is no different.
These bars are seriously easy and delicious, and is definitely one recipe that both of my girls would give their stamp of approval on. Sweet and buttery, with a little vanilla glaze to make them over the top delicious (and let’s be honest, extra pretty!)
We love this recipe, and I’m sure you will, too!
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TOTAL TIME: About 50 minutes, start to finish.
YIELD: 12-16 bars, depending on how big you slice ’em.
STORAGE: Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
BEST SERVED: I love to let the bars cool and then drizzle with a quick vanilla glaze. They are also delicious warm from the oven 🙂
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the einkorn flour, rolled oats, salt, baking powder, and sugar into a large bowl.
- Step 2: Add in the cold grated butter, working it into the dry ingredients with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 3: Gently press half of the oat and flour mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish, and then top with the strawberry preserves, spreading evenly.
- Step 4: Add the remaining flour and oat mixture onto the top of the preserves, pressing down slightly. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
Substitutions & Variations
- Flour: Einkorn flour gives these strawberry oatmeal bars a tender, buttery texture, but all-purpose flour can be substituted 1:1 if needed. If using whole wheat flour, expect a slightly heartier bar.
- Oats: Sprouted rolled oats are recommended, but regular old-fashioned rolled oats work just as well. Avoid quick oats, as they can change the texture.
- Gluten-Free: Although it boasts a much lower gluten content that regular flour, einkorn still does technically contain some gluten, so this recipe is not technically gluten-free. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats (texture may vary).
- Add-Ins: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the oat mixture or even chopped nuts for extra texture. I think sliced almonds would be delicious!
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below!
Recipe FAQs & Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
Yes! Allow the bars to cool completely and slice into squares. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight at room temperature.
Yes!
Keep in mind that it is still technically a dessert recipe that contains sugar and fat. However, the einkorn flour and sprouted oats do make this a more wholesome option.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with Einkorn Flour
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Description
Sweet and delicious, these strawberry oatmeal bars boast a crumbly, buttery exterior, with a layer of sweet strawberry preserves sandwiched in the middle. Made with einkorn flour and sprouted rolled outs, they are an easy, delicious, and wholesome household favorite.
Ingredients
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
2 cups einkorn flour
1 ½ cups sprouted rolled oats
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup brown sugar
2 sticks butter, grated
12 oz strawberry preserves
Vanilla Icing
½ cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Combine the einkorn flour, rolled oats, salt, baking powder, and sugar into a large bowl.
- Add in the cold grated butter, working it into the dry ingredients with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently press half of the oat and flour mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish (recommend 8 x 10 or 9 x 13), and then top with the strawberry preserves, spreading evenly.
- Add the remaining flour and oat mixture onto the top of the preserves, pressing down slightly. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares. If desired, drizzle with vanilla icing before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow the bars to cool completely and slice into squares. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
