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    Eat Love Eat » Baking

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars

    Published: May 21, 2016, Last Modified: April 2, 2022, By Sasha Hooper · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com

    Well, this is awkward. Here I am, preparing to write about Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars, in the midst of a juice cleanse. Yes, I'm doing it again. Why would somebody who loves food so much put themselves through such a thing, you ask? Simply, my body wants me to. I've done it enough times now, that I know when my body needs a little reboot. When the balance needs to be redressed.

    In our house, this happens when the little snacks start to sneak in too frequently (see exhibit A - Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars) and the veggie intake diminishes. That's when we call in the juice troops, because, despite what many people may say and despite how my body screams out at me for food throughout, it works. For my husband and I at least - I couldn't and wouldn't be so arrogant as to say it would work for you. I have no idea. That's your choice to make. We just feel better after flooding our bodies with lots of readily bio-available nutrients and tend to make healthier choices afterwards. That's all. I'm still going to eat oatmeal bars and cookies and things.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com

    And so this is my reality right now. Editing photos of said oatmeal bars perhaps isn't the wisest choice when you've chosen to drink nothing but green liquid all day. I could eat my screen right now. But I don't take it too seriously. I just ate a few leftover roasted veggies from my fridge and it's ok. And I feel so much better for it. Again, just listening to my body.

    Anyway, enough about that! Shall we talk about these bars then?

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com
    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com

    As I hinted at when I posted the recipe for these white chocolate and macadamia oatmeal cookies, these oatmeal bars were the result of a kitchen mishap. Originally, the cookies were meant to be white chocolate and macadamia brown butter oatmeal cookies - but, as it turns out, if you brown butter, you completely change it's properties. I guess that's obvious if you really think about it, but I was pretty surprised at the time! Three batches later, I accepted defeat. Instead of a cohesive cookie dough, I was left with a big bowlful of cookie crumbs. But, defeated though I had been, I couldn't throw those crumbs away! I thought that if I layered them with a fruit compote, there would be enough moisture to form some delicious bars. I wasn't wrong this time!

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com

    As for what fruit, well, is there anything better at this time of year than rhubarb and strawberries? It feels like that combination is everywhere at the moment, but for good reason indeed! The scent as you cook them together is absolutely heavenly. Best fruits ever? Only until cherries and melon and all the other amazing summer fruits arrive...

    So that's it, to make these bars you just need to brown some butter, make a quick oatmeal crumble, cook down some fruit and throw it all in the oven and you'll soon be rewarded with a delicious, gooey treat. There's no need to add any sugar to the fruit as it stews, no matter how sour it may taste by itself. Just trust me on that one. Also, these bars are crumbly but they do hold together enough to eat without too much of a performance. And they're pretty addictive too. I could eat one right now! Don't forget to check out our Strawberry Crumble which is also to die for!

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com

    Go on, you know you want to make these Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars! Have one for me, will you? And if you do make them, snap a photo and tag it with the hashtag #eatloveeats on instagram so that I can see!

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars

    Strawberry rhubarb oatmeal bars. a bit like a fruit crumble in a bar, very moreish and tasty!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: Sasha Hooper

    Equipment

    • 8 x 8 baking tin
    • Mixing bowls

    Ingredients 

    • 170 g unsalted butter, (1 ½ sticks)
    • 175 g caster sugar, (¾ cup)
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 175 g plain flour, (1 heaping cup)
    • 90 g rolled oats, (¾ cup)
    • 175 g quick cook oats, (2 scant cups)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda, baking soda
    • pinch of salt
    • 200 g rhubarb, (~ 2 cups) chopped
    • 200 g strawberries, (~1 ½ cups) chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
    • Start by browning the butter. Place the butter into a medium sized saucepan and set over a medium heat. Once melted, whisk the butter frequently to keep it moving until the milk solids turn a nutty brown colour and the butter smells fragrant. This should take around 5 minutes. Add the sugar and maple syrup to the browned butter and stir.
      170 g unsalted butter, 175 g caster sugar, 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, bicarb and salt. Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. The mixture will be crumbly.
      175 g plain flour, 90 g rolled oats, 175 g quick cook oats, 1 ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda, pinch of salt
    • Place the chopped rhubarb into a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium low heat until softened. Add the chopped strawberries and cook for another 5 minutes.
      200 g rhubarb, 200 g strawberries
    • Pour half of the brown butter oat mixture into a 8x8 square brownie tin lined with greaseproof paper or a non-stick liner. Press down with your hands or the back of a spoon to compact. Pour the strawberry and rhubarb mixture over the top and spread out evenly. Finish by pouring the remaining brown butter oat mixture over the top and spread it out. Press again to compact and then place in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
    • Allow to cool in the tin. Remove from the tin and cut into 16 squares.
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    Notes

    Make sure to leave to cool in the tin completely to finish setting. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.1g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 22.8mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 364.7mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13.7g | Vitamin A: 73.4IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 31.9mg | Iron: 1.4mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below with how you got on and don't forget to give the recipe a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. You can also tag @eatloveeats on Instagram - we love to see your creations!
    Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Butter Oatmeal Bars - these gooey oatmeal bars are quick and easy to make and are totally addictive! | eatloveeats.com
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    Comments

    1. Helen says

      October 22, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Bit messy to eat but they tasted great!

      Reply
    2. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

      May 31, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      Having read your post (after just writing a rhubarb recipe myself) I just want to eat one. NOW! Strawberries and rhubarb are an awesome combination, I often chuck a few strawberries into rhubarb crumble.

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      • Sasha says

        May 31, 2016 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks Jacqui! I hope you give these a try!

        Reply
    3. Hana | Nirvana Cakery says

      May 25, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Strawberry and rhubarb are always the winning combo and I love using them in baking! x

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      • Sasha says

        May 25, 2016 at 9:17 pm

        I don't think it's possible to have too much strawberry and rhubarb 🙂

        Reply
    4. Michelle@thelastfoodblog says

      May 25, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      They look so good Sasha! I love rhubarb and strawberries so these will have to be made soon 😉

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      • Sasha says

        May 25, 2016 at 9:17 pm

        You won't regret making them, I promise 😉

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    5. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

      May 25, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Beautiful, delicious oatmeal bars! Love them! You're right, strawberry and rhubarb is just a match made in heaven! And those brown butter crumble on top is to die for! I'll have one for me and one for you 😉 .

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      • Sasha says

        May 25, 2016 at 9:16 pm

        Haha, you might want to eat half the tray! The brown butter crumble is just divine!

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    6. Allie | In This Kitchen says

      May 22, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      This looks soooooo good. Brown butter is always fantastic and I am obsessed with rhubarb. So pretty as well!

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      • Sasha says

        May 24, 2016 at 4:53 pm

        Thank you so much, Allie! Brown butter makes everything better 🙂

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