Apple Strawberry Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups diced strawberries
• 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and butter; press two-thirds firmly into pan.

3. 3

   Toss strawberries and apple with sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch; spread over crust.

4. 4

   Crumble remaining oat mixture over fruit.

5. 5

   Bake 35–38 minutes; cool completely before slicing.