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.
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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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