Make these easy Strawberry Breakfast Bars with fresh strawberries, a buttery oat crumble, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep and Back To School Fuel.
Strawberry Breakfast Bars
There’s something about baking with fresh strawberries that instantly makes me think of spring and summer. Whether I’m picking up a basket from the local farmers’ market or grabbing a container at the grocery store, strawberries are one of those ingredients I always look forward to baking with.
These Strawberry Breakfast Bars are one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh berries.
Customize Your Breakfast Bar
They’re made with a buttery oat crumble, a sweet strawberry filling, and simple pantry staples that come together in an easy recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize.
Try swapping the strawberries for:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Mixed berries
- Peaches
- Cherries
You can also add sliced almonds, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, or even white chocolate chips for a fun twist.
Back To School Fuel
If you’re looking for an easy homemade breakfast bar recipe that’s bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, you’ve come to the right place. These Strawberry Breakfast Bars are a recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again because they’re:
- A wonderful way to enjoy strawberry season.
- Made with fresh strawberries and simple pantry ingredients.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
- Easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time.
- Great for meal prep since they store and freeze well.
- Delicious served warm or chilled.
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Strawberry Breakfast Bars Ingredients
This recipe comes together with a handful of everyday baking ingredients.
- Fresh strawberries – The star of the recipe, adding natural sweetness and juicy flavor.
- Old-fashioned oats – Give the bars their hearty texture and buttery crumble.
- All-purpose flour – Helps create a sturdy crust and topping.
- Brown sugar – Adds a rich sweetness that pairs beautifully with strawberries.
- Butter – Creates the delicious crumbly texture everyone loves.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
- Cornstarch – Thickens the strawberry filling so the bars slice beautifully.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness.
Storage Tips
These breakfast bars are just as delicious the next day, making them perfect for meal prep.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual bars for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
I actually think they taste even better the next day, once the strawberry filling has had time to set.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Breakfast Bars
A few simple tips will help you get perfect breakfast bars every time.
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to help them hold their shape.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Don’t skip the cornstarch; it helps prevent the filling from becoming too runny.
- For cleaner slices, refrigerate the bars for about 30 minutes before cutting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes! Just thaw and drain them well before using to remove excess moisture.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely. These bars are perfect for making a day in advance.
Can I freeze Strawberry Breakfast Bars?
Yes. Wrap individual bars tightly before freezing for the best results.
Are these breakfast bars served warm or cold?
They’re delicious both ways! I usually enjoy them chilled, but warming one in the microwave for a few seconds is just as tasty.
Strawberry Breakfast Bars
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 4 Teaspoons of Vanilla
- 4 Tablespoons of Butter
- 2 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar
- 6 Packs of Quaker Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
- 6 Packs of Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal
- 3 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter
- 1 1/2 Pounds of Fresh Strawberries
- 1 Container of Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 Degree’s and prepare a 9×9 square baking dish with parchment paper. Spray the lining of the parchment paper with non stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl mix 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 teaspoons of vanilla together.
- Mix in 6 packets of Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Instant oatmeal.
- Pour the mixture into the packing dish and then spread out to cover the entire bottom of the baking dish, use a spoon to do this.
- In a blender lightly blend together 1 lb of strawberries, pour over the top of the oatmeal in the baking dish and then cook in the oven for 10 minutes.
- While the dish is in the oven mix together 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Add 6 packets of Quaker Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal and then mix together.
- Cut 1/2 a pound of strawberries and then set aside.
- Pull the pan from the oven and then top with the slices of strawberry like the picture shown below.
- Add the 2nd batch of instant oatmeal mix to the top of the Strawberries.
- Cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until the bottom and top of the dish is hard and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and then refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning remove the breakfast bars from the pan and then cut into desired sizes of squares. Add cream cheese frosting to the top of each of the squares and then serve as is or warmed up.
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These look great, but I’m concerned about the amount of refined sugar. Instant oatmeal packets are loaded with it, plus the oats are super refined as well. I appreciate the inspiration, though. I might try making another version that’s lower in sugar.
Your Strawberry Breakfast Bars look very good. When I read the recipe, I noticed that the number of packets of (6) Brown Sugar and Maple Oatmeal differs from the list of ingredients and (8) packets of the same flavor in the directions. I’m wondering if this difference is important to the final product versus a being a typo that would change the quality of the bars. Thank you for sharing.
That was a typo I apologize, it is 6 of each packet 🙂 Thank you for pointing that out I’ll fix that right now.
I’m totally sold, school starts tomorrow and I’m looking for healthier options for the kids in the morning. Bonus fun is they can help me make them.
Forget back to school. I could use these for energy and nutrition as I work overnights. This recipe is getting bookmarked also.
Wow. I think my wife needs to see this. A perfect treat for a back to school.
I’ve gotten out of the habit of eating breakfast, simply because I don’t have much time in the morning. These might get me back in the groove of eating in the mornings.
Wow, I want one right now! My kids love oatmeal and strawberry so I am sure they would love this kind of breakfast bar. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Those bars look amazing! I bet they tasted heavenly!
These bars look delicious. I am going to have to make them. I love finding healthy snack options for my kids.
those strawberry bars look amazing. I’d never have thought to use the package oatmeal to make it. What a yummy breakfast.
These breakfast bars look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to make a batch for the kids to try this weekend.
What a creative way to use the oatmeal packets. I’m saving this to try and make for breakfast!
I need to make these now. Such a great idea, especially when my kids never eat breakfast. They would totally grab these. #client
Those look fab! I love strawberries and the quaker brand of oatmeal. I will have to try your recipe.
I need to pick up the strawberries so I can try and make some! YUM! 🙂
Tracy @Ascending Butterfly
Wonderful recipe! I love strawberries and anything else that has it in them. Those breakfast bars would be great for breakfast, for lunch, for a snack, for anytime of the day! Thanks for sharing the recipe and the easy to follow steps.
Oh my goodness these look so delish and healthy, I can’t wait to make them!
How delicious! My family and I’d enjoy something like this for breakfast. We’ll definitely have to try this sometime!
Breakfast would be a lot more fun with these yummy bars. I can’t wait to make this for my kids.
I would be pretty excited to have those for breakfast. They look delicious.Great idea!
That looks amazing! I love your creative use of the ingredients. Yum!
WOW, I love this recipe. Such an amazing way to get the kids to eat whole grains and fruit. Plus, these bars will be a great addition to any breakfast meal. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
These look amazing! Bought some strawberries yesterday so this post came in perfect timing. 😉 My daughter is going to enjoy this too.
WOW I love the steps you took to make them yourself! I need to so a lot more home cooking myself. I think my kiddo would love these!