Strawberry-Oat Streusel Bars

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2 inch overhanging on two sides. Coat with cooking spray

Step 2

2. Combine oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl

Step 3

3. Stir in melted butter

Step 4

4. Firmly press two cups of the oat mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan, reserve the rest for the topping

Step 5

5. Bake until fragrant and set, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack

Step 6

6. Combine strawberries, preserves, granulated sugar and cornstarch and medium bowl

Step 7

7. Spread the mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved oat mixture

Step 8

8. Bake until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling, about 35 minutes

Step 9

9. Like cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Using the overhanging parchment, carefully lift the bars out of the pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour

Step 10

10. Cut into 12 bars