Description
These Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with wholesome oats, fresh blueberries, and a hint of cinnamon, these bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter, egg, and vanilla until a crumbly dough forms. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping.
- Prepare crust: Press remaining dough into the pan to form the crust.
- Make blueberry filling: Toss blueberries with honey, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread over crust.
- Add topping: Crumble reserved oat mixture over the blueberries.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Enjoy cold or warm for a quick breakfast or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
