Description
These Quick Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars with Crumb Topping offer a perfect balance of tart rhubarb and sweet, crumbly oat topping for a delightful treat. Made with wholesome oats, warm cinnamon, and a buttery crust, these bars bake quickly and are perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb, sliced (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (for chewy texture)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (provides structure)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon (adds warmth and flavor)
- 1 pinch salt (balances sweetness)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for sweetness)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (to sweeten the bars)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (to bind ingredients)
- 1 large egg (for binding)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
Other
- 1 cup reserved oat mixture (set aside from the bar mixture, for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the ingredients for the bars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix these ingredients well to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the melted butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Rhubarb: Gently fold the sliced rhubarb into the wet mixture, careful to distribute it without breaking down the pieces.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: Set aside 1 cup of the oat and flour dry mixture to be used later as the crumb topping.
- Assemble Bars: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Press the remaining oat mixture (after reserving the crumb topping) firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the base layer.
- Add Topping: Evenly spread the reserved oat mixture over the top of the rhubarb batter in the pan to create the crumbly topping.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the bars have turned golden brown and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into 12 bars to ensure clean slices and the perfect texture.
Notes
- Make sure rhubarb pieces are bite-sized for even cooking.
- Press the base mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together when sliced.
- For a sweeter version, increase granulated sugar slightly or add a drizzle of honey before baking.
- Cool bars completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Amish, Oatmeal Bars, Rhubarb, Crumb Topping, Quick Dessert, Breakfast Bars, Easy Baking Recipe
