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Delicious blueberry oatmeal bars sliced and served with fresh blueberries and honey drizzle
Alyssa

blueberry oatmeal bars

Enjoy a wholesome snack with these Blueberry Oatmeal Bars! Packed with juicy blueberries and hearty oats, they’re the perfect balance of tasty and healthy—easy to make and perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Mix well.
    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)
  3. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until crumbly for the base of your bars.
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the blueberries with granulated sugar and cornstarch. Spread this mixture over the oat base.
    1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the blueberries, gently pressing down.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool completely, then lift out and cut into squares.

Notes

These bars are a healthy treat perfect for busy mornings or as a snack!