Lemon Oat Bars
Lemon Oat Bars are a delightful treat that blend chewy oats with a zesty lemon filling. Perfect for snacks or desserts, these bars are easy to make and share!
Ingredients
For the oat crust
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the lemon filling
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix until it becomes crumbly.
- Take half of this mixture (about 2 cups) and set it aside for later.
- Spread the remaining mixture into the bottom of the lined baking dish and press it firmly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Let it cool slightly.
Lemon Filling
- In another large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked oat crust, then crumble the reserved oat mixture over the top.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, press the oat mixture firmly to create a stable crust. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for optimal flavor. Allow bars to chill for neat squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
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