Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars
Slightly chewy and sweetly tart, these Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars combine a crunchy oat topping with flavorful rhubarb for a dessert the whole family will love.
Servings: 12
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
Rhubarb Filling Ingredients
- 2 pounds rhubarb sliced into ½-inch pieces, about 6 cups
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crust Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 pan with butter and set aside. Combine the rhubarb with the white sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir to coat the rhubarb and add the lemon juice. Stir again and the let the rhubarb rest while preparing the crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, and brown sugar. Add then melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Press half of this mixture into a buttered 9×13 pan. Pour the fruit over the bottom crust and then sprinkle the rest of the dry mixture on top.
- Bake for 26-30 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown. Let cool completely and slice into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg