Fresh strawberries release 40% more juice when macerated with sugar for exactly 30 minutes before baking.
Strawberry Bars
Whip up a batch of scrumptious strawberry bars that are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a fantastic addition to any lunchbox! With fresh strawberries and a crumbly oat crust, these bars are super simple to make and irresistible to snack on. Perfect for school lunches or a midday pick-me-up, your taste buds will thank you for this fruity delight!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 100g strawberries, diced small (3.53 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 cup self raising flour (125 g)
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Bubbles (360 ml)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (optional) (60 ml)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line a loaf tin tray with baking paper.
- 2
Mix together all the ingredients apart from the white chocolate.
- 3
Stir and put in tray, cook for 25 minutes.
- 4
Once cooled, pop in freezer for 30 minutes to finish setting process.
- 5
Remove, cut into bars and then drizzle white chocolate over the tops.
- 6
Store in a sealed container in the fridge or freeze.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze the bars for exactly 30 minutes before cutting to prevent crumbling - this firms the structure without making them rock-hard like longer freezing would.timing30 minutes
- ✓Line your loaf tin with parchment paper extending 2 inches over the sides to create handles for easy removal without breaking the bars.equipment2 inches overhang
- ✓Temper white chocolate by heating to 115°F, cooling to 84°F, then reheating to 88°F for a glossy drizzle that won't bloom or crack when refrigerated.technique115°F-84°F-88°F
- ✓Cut bars with a sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts - the heat prevents the cold bars from cracking and creates clean edges.technique
- ✓Cool completely at room temperature before the 30-minute freeze step, as residual heat will create ice crystals that make bars soggy when thawed.timing
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Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Fresh strawberries release 40% more juice when macerated with sugar for exactly 30 minutes before baking.
Strawberry Bars
Whip up a batch of scrumptious strawberry bars that are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a fantastic addition to any lunchbox! With fresh strawberries and a crumbly oat crust, these bars are super simple to make and irresistible to snack on. Perfect for school lunches or a midday pick-me-up, your taste buds will thank you for this fruity delight!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 100g strawberries, diced small (3.53 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 cup self raising flour (125 g)
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Bubbles (360 ml)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (optional) (60 ml)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line a loaf tin tray with baking paper.
- 2
Mix together all the ingredients apart from the white chocolate.
- 3
Stir and put in tray, cook for 25 minutes.
- 4
Once cooled, pop in freezer for 30 minutes to finish setting process.
- 5
Remove, cut into bars and then drizzle white chocolate over the tops.
- 6
Store in a sealed container in the fridge or freeze.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze the bars for exactly 30 minutes before cutting to prevent crumbling - this firms the structure without making them rock-hard like longer freezing would.timing30 minutes
- ✓Line your loaf tin with parchment paper extending 2 inches over the sides to create handles for easy removal without breaking the bars.equipment2 inches overhang
- ✓Temper white chocolate by heating to 115°F, cooling to 84°F, then reheating to 88°F for a glossy drizzle that won't bloom or crack when refrigerated.technique115°F-84°F-88°F
- ✓Cut bars with a sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts - the heat prevents the cold bars from cracking and creates clean edges.technique
- ✓Cool completely at room temperature before the 30-minute freeze step, as residual heat will create ice crystals that make bars soggy when thawed.timing