Lemon Oatmeal Bars
These lemon oatmeal bars are a delightful treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons. Perfect for a snack or dessert, they are both satisfying and refreshing.
This recipe is american style, snack, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include lemon juice, salt, brown sugar, lemon zest.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 cups rolled oats (uncooked)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 stick butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.