Description
| Creamy, zesty bars with a sweet lemon filling layered between a buttery oat crumble. Easy to make, perfect for snacking or dessert. |
Ingredients
For the Crust & Topping (shared mixture):
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7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
For the Lemon Filling:
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Mix crumble ingredients until crumbly.
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Press half into pan for crust; bake 12 minutes.
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Whisk filling ingredients together until thick.
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Spread filling over crust, sprinkle remaining crumble on top.
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Bake 23–25 minutes, until golden at edges.
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Cool completely, slice into bars.
Notes
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Use full-fat condensed milk only—do not substitute with evaporated milk.
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Don’t overbake—bars firm up as they cool.
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Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Can be made gluten-free with 1:1 flour and certified GF oats.
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Swap lemon for lime for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg