Chewy Strawberry Walnut Bars
Discover the perfect balance of chewy, nutty, and sweet with these irresistible Chewy Strawberry Walnut Bars. Featuring a buttery oatmeal crust layered with rich strawberry jam and finished with a crunchy walnut crumble, this recipe combines wholesome textures with a burst of fruity flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple one-pan method, these bars are as easy to make as they are satisfying. Perfect for dessert, a grab-and-go snack, or a tea-time treat, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, they’re designed to stay moist and flavorful for days, making them an ideal make-ahead option. Try these strawberry walnut bars today for a dessert that’s both comforting and crowd-pleasing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly but cohesive dough.
Reserve about 3/4 cup of the dough for the topping, and press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the crust layer. Make sure to leave about a 1/4-inch gap from the edges to prevent the jam from sticking to the pan.
Mix the reserved dough with the chopped walnuts, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the jam layer to create the crumble topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the jam is bubbling slightly.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.4 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.4 g | 477% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1677 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.4 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 252.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 982 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
