Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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Blueberry oatmeal bars combine the chewy goodness of oats and the fruity sweetness of blueberries turning this snack into the pefrect treat.
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Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce
- 3 cups fresh blueberries divided
- 2 tablespoons or granulated sugar or a sugar free alternative like Swerve
- 1/2 cup water plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Oatmeal Bars
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
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Instructions
Blueberry Sauce Filling
- In a small saucepan add 2 cups of blueberries, water, sweetener. Bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the blueberries begin to soften.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add to the blueberry sauce and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Set blueberry sauce aside to cool.
Oatmeal Bars Base and Topping
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and line a 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- In a separate large bowl add the egg, maple syrup, butter, and vanilla together. Mix until well blended.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients together forming a dough. Remove 1/2 cup of the dough for the topping.
- Place the remaining dough on the bottom of the prepared baking pan, and with your hands press the dough evenly on the surface forming a solid crust.
- Top the dough with 1 cup of the prepared blueberry sauce, then top the sauce with 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberries and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
- Cool and slice into 12 squares.
Notes
- Lemon Blueberry Bars: You can add some lemon zest or a small amount of lemon juice to the blueberry filling to add some citrus.
- Strawberry Oatmeal Bars: If you prefer strawberry instead of blueberry, swap out the blueberries in this recipe for sliced strawberries.
- Sweeteners: The good news about this recipe is that it is pretty flexible and you can use the sweetener of your choice, coconut sugar, sugar-free options, or even light brown sugar for a hint of molasses taste.
- Chia Seeds: Fold in a couple of tables of chia seeds to the crust mixture if you want to add a little more protein and fiber to the crust.
- In a rush? Use pre-made blueberry jam as your filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
12g
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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