Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

These delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are certain to become your favourite new recipe. With a crisp, slightly chewy base, a sweet, fresh strawberry centre and a crumble topping, they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If you love a good, sweet treat that is quickly and easily made, this recipe is for you. The most difficult part is waiting for them to cool down once they’re baked!

• 1 ½ cups (225 g) all-purpose/plain flour
• 1 ½ cups (120 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
• ½ teaspoon baking/bicarb soda
• ¾ cup (185 g) butter – melted
• ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 280 g (10 oz) fresh strawberries – cut into ½ cm (¼") pieces
• 3 teaspoon corn flour/starch
• 1 tablespoon orange juice – freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon orange zest – finely zested
• 2 tablespoon light brown sugar