Strawberry Oat Bars

Ingredients:

* 1cup Rolled Oats

* 3/4cup All Purpose Flour

* 1/3cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed 

* 1/4tsp Salt

* 1/4tsp Ginger (powder)

* 6tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted 

* 2 + 1/2cups Sliced Fresh Strawberries 

* 1 + 1/2tsps Cornstarch

* 1tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 

* 1tbsp Granulated Sugar

* 1/2cup Confectioners Sugar

* 1/2tsp Vanilla Extract 

* 2-3tbsp Whipping Cream 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375degrees F. Grease and line a square baking pan (8x8) with baking spray and parchment paper. Set aside. 

2. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and ginger in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add in the melted butter, and mix until well coated. 

3. Press 3/4 of the oats mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. 

4. Add the fresh strawberries on top, and sprinkle the cornstarch. Sprinkle 1/2tbsp of sugar over the mixture, and then squeeze the tablespoon of lemon juice. Then add on the remaining 1/2tbsp of sugar. 

5. Now sprinkle the 1/4cup of oat mixture left over. Bake at 375degrees for 38-40 minutes. Once done, place the pan on a wire rack to cool fully. 

6. To make the drizzle, combine the sugar, vanilla and whipping cream in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Once the oatbars are cool, add the drizzle. 

7. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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