Berry Medley Oatmeal Crumb Bars
You can indulge in these bars guilt-free in all of its crumbly glory!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ¾ cup blackberries
- ¾ cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine berries, sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, vanilla and cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spread 2/3 of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread berry mixture evenly over the bottom layer. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 of the batter and turbinado sugar.
- Place into oven and bake until lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into bars.