Lime Coconut Oatmeal Crumble Bars
These lime coconut oatmeal crumble bars are a sweet, citrusy twist on classic crumble bars, with a chewy oat and coconut base and a bright lime filling that’s creamy and just the right amount of tart. They’re easy to pull together and perfect for when you want something that feels both tropical and comforting.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories:
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8×8-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Add in flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until everything comes together in a crumbly mixture and flour is evenly distributed. Mix in oats and coconut. Mixture will be somewhat dry and sandy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Put 2 cups of the oat mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish and press firmly into an even layer. Pour lime mixture on top and spread evenly. Crumble all remaining oat mixture over the top of the lime mixture, covering it completely.
- Bake bars for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve. Store remaining bars in the refrigerator.