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Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars

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These Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars combine zesty lemon filling with a buttery oat crust and crumble topping for a sweet, tangy, and chewy dessert. Perfect as a refreshing snack, picnic treat, or easy summer dessert bar, this recipe is quick to make and packed with citrus flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced (about 1/3 cup juice)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  3. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining oat mixture as a crumble.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is set.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Add shredded coconut to the crumble for a tropical variation.
  • Mix cream cheese into the lemon layer for added richness.
  • A thin layer of raspberry or blueberry jam between the crust and lemon layer adds a fruity twist.
  • Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and oats.
  • These bars taste great cold or slightly warm.

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