When it comes to combining the tangy zest of lemons with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal, lemon oatmeal bars emerge as a true culinary delight. These delectable treats offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, with a crisp and crumbly oat base that perfectly complements the sweet and citrusy lemon filling. The result is a satisfying and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as an afternoon snack. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect lemon oatmeal bars, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON-RASPBERRY OATMEAL CRUMB BARS
These delicious, easy-to-make bars are sweet and tangy with an oatmeal crust and crumble. I prefer a thicker crust, using 3/4 of the oatmeal mixture for the crust and 1/4 for the crumbles. Feel free to make a thinner crust, using 1/2 of the oatmeal mixture for the crust and the other 1/2 for the crumble.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Raspberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, sugar, lemon zest, and baking powder in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until well combined using your hands. Place 1/2 of mixture into the prepared baking dish and pat down to form a crust.
- Mix sugar and flour in a bowl. Rub in lemon zest with your fingers. Add raspberries and lemon juice. Stir until raspberries are coated. Pour over crust and sprinkle raspberries with the remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake until raspberry mixture is set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack completely before cutting into 9 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 41.9 g
OATMEAL-LEMON CRèME BARS
Oatmeal cookie mix jump-starts the crust to a classic homemade lemon bar.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, cut butter into cookie mix, using fork or pastry blender. Stir in egg until mixture is crumbly. Press half of cookie mixture into bottom of pan; bake 15 minutes.
- In small bowl, stir condensed milk, lemon peel and lemon juice until thick. Spread over baked crust. Crumble remaining cookie mixture over top. Bake about 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
LEMON OATMEAL BARS
The best of both worlds! If you like lemon bars and oatmeal cookies, this will satisfy both cravings at once. The hint of almond along with these other flavors, builds a light and fresh flavor that no other lemon bar has.
Provided by Michael J. Varro
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes Lemon Bar Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until combined. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until combined. Press half of the oat mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- While crust is baking, mix condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and almond extract in a small bowl.
- Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly. Top with remaining oat mixture and gently pat into lemon mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake until filling has set and top crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours. Cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 178.2 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
OATMEAL LEMON BARS
I copied this from Calling All Cooks on Food Network. I have added a couple very minor things to make it a bit mine. All my coworkers who care for lemon bars love them. Remember some lemons are juicier than others. The crust is like shortbread with a little more texture from the oats. Hope you like them if you try them.
Provided by dmac085
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 13x9 pan and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar. Slowly add flour until incorporated. Slowly add oats and blend until crumbly. Press 3/4 of mixture into the bottom of the pan to form bottom crust. Reserve remaining dough.
- The juice of 3 lemons--the recipe I used wasn't more specific on the measurement so
- if your lemons aren't very juicy please squeeze 1 or 2 more. Too little lemon juice just produces very very bland lemon bars.
- Make sure the zest is finely grated or finely chopped. Blend condensed milk, zests and juice until smooth. Pour over crust and spread to the edges of the crust.
- Crumble the reserved dough over the top.
- Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust crumbles are lightly golden. Cool completely, at least 1 hour before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container.
- I wish I could tell you how long they keep but that has never come up since they disappear so quickly!
CREAMY LEMON OATMEAL BARS
Yummy! Perfectly sweet and creamy.
Provided by Aurora McBee
Categories Other Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375*.
- 2. Spray or grease 9" baking dish.
- 3. In a medium bowl mix together filling ingredients, stirring until thickened and no lumps.
- 4. In a separate bowl mix together crust ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into baking dish.
- 5. Spread filling mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on the top.
- 6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Cool and cut into bars. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers.
Tips:
- Make sure to use old-fashioned oats for the best texture.
- For a chewier bar, add an extra 1/2 cup of oats.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make the bars gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and flour.
- You can add your favorite mix-ins to the batter, such as raisins, cranberries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
- For a sweeter bar, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 8x8 inch pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Conclusion:
These lemon oatmeal bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover oats. With their bright lemon flavor and chewy texture, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these lemon oatmeal bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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