Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

all-purpose flour

oats

brown sugar

baking powder

salt

strawberry preserves

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan.

Mix together the butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Press half the oat mixture into the prepared pan. Spread with the strawberry preserves. Sprinkle the other half of the oat mixture over the top and pat lightly. Bake until light brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely, and then cut into squares.

I absolutely loved these bars, but I have to admit that I did not make them exactly as the recipe states. I needed a healthier version due to my diet and health complications. The version I came up with is MUCH healthier, but still yummy. Instead of the 1 3/4 sticks salted butter, I used: 1/2 stick of organic unsalted butter, 1 mashed organic ripe banana (1/2 cup), 1/2 cup organic unsweetened applesauce, and 1/4 cup all natural no sugar added peanut butter. I also substituted the brown sugar for 1/2 cup brown sugar low sugar/calorie blend.. that you can find in supermarkets. I also used sugar free strawberry jam. I put them in an 11x7 pan and baked for 35-37 mins. I saw Ree make this recipe on her show, and just knew I had to try them. She is fantastic, because I have found that a lot of her recipes can easily be tweeked to how you want to make them. These bars are a perfect example. They are delicious and not too sweet. I actually made them with the idea of a healthy breakfast on the go. They are perfect, and I hope this posting helps some others in the same boat as me.. and needed a healthier version. Awesome recipe Ree!!

I am sorry but how are these classified as healthy? They are nothing but sugar, flour and butter. They are high in calories, for an extremely small portion, loaded with sugar, (over 4 tsp per tiny serving), and have one gram of fiber. They may taste good, but certainly cannot be classified as healthy.

Do you use regular oats or quick cooking oats?

Made these using my food processor to simplify things. I heated the strawberry preserves (microwave) just enough so the preserves are easier to pour across top and then lightly spread. (This prevented the bottom crust from pulling away when I tried to spread preserves). Great recipe!

I came across this recipe while searching "low cholesterol" recipes for my husband.  I was dismayed to see that the ingredients included 2 sticks of butter.  If FN wanted to keep this on a low cholesterol list, then the author should have at least included substitutions (like spraying the baking pan w/ cooking spray instead of coating it w/ butter). The recipe looks and sounds fabulous, but low cholesterol?  I don't think so.  I'm disappointed. 

This is amazing! Super easy to make and taste amazing!
I made a batch with apple butter and it taste like apple pie!

I loved this recipe!! It literally took me 7 minutes to make, tops! I used dark brown sugar because it adds an rich Carmel flavor that puts this dessert over the top!! I also added a little extra salt because my preserve was pretty sweet!! Overall, It had great flavor but my family and I agreed it was a bit dry, so we made a drizzle out of  milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to drizzle over the oatmeal bars. That was just what it needed!! I definitely recommend this recipe!❤️

Maybe it's me, but I didn't see a tag saying these bars are healthy. If you don't like the ingredients then don't make the bars. I made them today and they're delicious! My family gobbled them up. Great recipe, Ree! 

I'm going to  give this 5* as my 14 year old son really liked these.  I liked these but my one complaint is mine turned out kind of dry and crumbly. I would make again but maybe reduce the flour a bit. 

These bars are so good. I have made them with the strawberry jam and am now making them with Nutella. Yum<br />

https://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/rees-strawberry-oatmeal-bars-0182149

Ree's easy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars make a great dessert or lunchbox treat.

strawberry oatmeal bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 20 minutes

Servings: 24

Cost: $1.09 /serving

Author : Ree Drummond : Food Network

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