Elsie's Pineapple Oatmeal Bars

Discover the tropical delight of Elsie's Pineapple Oatmeal Bars—a luscious fusion of hearty oats and sweet, tangy pineapple filling that will quickly become your go-to treat! These easy-to-make bars feature a crumbly, buttery oat crust and topping, perfectly complementing a glossy layer of thickened crushed pineapple infused with vanilla. Ready in just under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for potlucks, lunchbox snacks, or a simple dessert that transports you to a sunny paradise in every bite. With wholesome rolled oats, a touch of brown sugar, and the tropical zing of pineapple, these bars strike a delicious balance between comfort and indulgence. Serve them fresh from the pan or store for up to three days—they’re equally irresistible either way!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups canned crushed pineapple (drained)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into the dry mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Spread the pineapple filling evenly over the base layer in the baking dish.

Step 7

Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the pineapple filling, pressing it down lightly to adhere.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares or rectangles.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1090.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3256.1

Total Fat 110.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 2503.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 550.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 287.6g
Protein 40.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 294.8mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1379.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 65.6%