creamy lemon oatmeal bars

Name: Creamy Lemon Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 cup(s) rolled oats; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, packed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 - 3/4 cup(s) shredded coconut, toasted (optional); ## FILLING; 2 large lemons, zested; 1/2 cup(s) lemon juice; 1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk (14 oz); 1/2 cup(s) sour cream

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Aurora McBee

Great Falls, MT

Updated on Jan 20, 2026

Threw these together in a hurry this morning so they would be nice and chilled for after supper. Creamy and refreshing!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

These lemon oatmeal bars are perfectly sweet and creamy. The crust is crunchy and buttery. We added the toasted coconut and enjoyed the tropical twist it adds to the crust. A bit of the crust is sprinkled on top, and the crumble is a nice contrast to the creamy and tangy filling. This is a delicious and easy summertime dessert.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 3/4 cups shredded coconut, toasted (optional)
FILLING
2 large lemons, zested
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1/2 cup sour cream

How To Make creamy lemon oatmeal bars

Test Kitchen Tips

We used a 9.5x7" pan when baking these. A 9x9" pan would also work.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray or grease a 9" baking dish.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together the crust ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the baking dish.
Step 3

In another medium bowl, mix the filling ingredients, stirring until thickened, and no lumps remain.
Step 4

Spread filling mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on the top.
Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Step 6

Cool and cut into bars. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 585 kcal, carbohydrates: 78 g, cholesterol: 56 mg, fat: 27 mg, fiber: 3 g, protein: 10 g, saturated fat: 15 g, sodium: 245 mg, sugar: 28 g, unsaturated fat: 11 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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