Pineapple Oatmeal Bars

Get ready to savor the tropical sweetness of these irresistible Pineapple Oatmeal Bars! With a buttery oat crust and crumble, paired with a luscious homemade pineapple filling infused with a hint of zesty lemon, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Made with simple pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and canned crushed pineapple, this recipe is both budget-friendly and delightfully easy to prepare. Ready in just under an hour, these golden, crumbly bars make a fantastic snack, dessert, or even a fruity breakfast treat. Perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or anytime cravings, Pineapple Oatmeal Bars are a tropical escape in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups 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 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Crushed pineapple (canned, drained)
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Melt the butter and pour it over the dry ingredients. Add the vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened.

Step 4

Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping, and press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Spread the pineapple filling evenly over the crust in the pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the pineapple filling to create the topping.

Step 8

Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares or rectangles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1107.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3289.6

Total Fat 109.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 2506.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 551.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g	0%
Total Sugars 283.9g
Protein 48.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303.1mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1489.7mg	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: 29.1%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 65.2%