Description
These Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of blueberries with the heartiness of oats. A simple and delicious snack or dessert that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Filling:
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
- Form base: Press half of the oat mixture into the pan to form a base.
- Prepare blueberry filling: Toss blueberries with sugar and cornstarch, then spread over the oat base.
- Add topping: Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the blueberries.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and cut: Cool completely, then cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap blueberries for other fruits like raspberries or strawberries.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
