Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9×12-inch baking dish.
- Step 2 – Remove the green tops from strawberries using the tip of small, sharp knife or strawberry huller. Place the berries cut-side down on a work surface and cut in half. Slice each half lengthwise 3 to 5 times before turning and cutting across in a nice, uniform dice.
- Step 3 – Combine diced strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined and the cornstarch disappears. Set aside until needed.
- Step 4 – Combine oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir thoroughly until dry ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 5 – Transfer 60% of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Press the mixture down with the back of a spoon or spatula to compress slightly.
- Step 6 – Place strawberries over the top using a slotted spoon. Do not press down. Reserve any accumulated juices in the bowl. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture and press down lightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Drizzle reserved juices on top.
- Step 7 – Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Press the top down with a spatula to compress slightly. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.
Chef’s Notes:
You can use all of one type of flour instead of using both all-purpose and whole wheat.; These can be made in an 8×8-inch baking or cake dish for a thicker bar. Since this will result in a thicker layer, it may need a few extra minutes of baking time. If you want to make these more dessert-like, top with icing
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bar; Calories: 299; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 43.5g; fat 12.9g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 127.5mg
By Chef John Servings: 8 Prep: 15m Cook: 45m Add: 1hr