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Mango Oatmeal Crumble Bars

These delightful Mango Oatmeal Crumble Bars feature a sweet and tangy fresh mango filling sandwiched between a buttery, spiced oat crumble. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or a breakfast treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal Crumble
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats not instant
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
For the Mango Filling
  • 3 cup fresh mango peeled and diced (about 2 large mangoes)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste based on mango sweetness
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger optional, for extra flavor

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch Baking Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry blender or fork

Method
 

Prepare the Oatmeal Crumble
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the bars out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to firmly press it down to form a compact crust.
Prepare the Mango Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced mango, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and ground ginger (if using). Stir gently to combine.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and the mango pieces soften slightly. The filling should be bubbly and jam-like. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the warm mango filling evenly over the pressed oat crust in the baking pan. Spread it to the edges.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the crumble mixture evenly over the mango filling.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely tent the pan with foil.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before attempting to cut into bars. This is crucial for the bars to set properly, about 2-3 hours or chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Once cooled and set, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 squares or rectangles.

Notes

For best results, make sure the butter for the crumble is very cold. You can make these bars ahead of time; they store well. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a firmer bar, chill before serving. You can substitute other fruits like pineapple or peaches for the mango, adjusting sugar as needed.