STRAWBERRY-OAT DESSERT

Strawberry-Oat Dessert

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold butter or margarine
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Drain strawberries on paper towels; set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for topping. Pat remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. In a bowl combine sugar and cinnamon; stir in strawberries. Spoon over the prepared crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Yields 9 servings.