Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking.
We love that you could take these bars with you for an on-the-go bite.
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Check out our expert tips and tricks below for making these delightful bars that taste like summer.
Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray.
Fold oats and strawberries into the milk mixture until evenly coated.
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Spoon half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan; spread in an even layer.
Spread preserves evenly over the oat mixture and spread the remaining oat mixture evenly over the preserves.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top.
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Bake until just set in the center and golden brown on top, about 35 minutes.
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes before slicing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dark brown sugarhas twice as much molasses as light brown sugar, which gives it a stronger flavor.
Molasses also has more acidity, so this impacts certain recipes that require rising or spreading.
And if a recipe doesnt specify dark or light, choose the light brown sugar.
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- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
