Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe
Delicious and wholesome blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars that are perfect for a quick morning meal or a satisfying snack. These bars are packed with oats, fresh blueberries, and a hint of cinnamon, making them a nutritious and flavorful option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly. Press most of the mixture into the pan to form a crust.
- Prepare Blueberry Layer: In another bowl, mix blueberries, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread over the crust.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle reserved oat mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Bars freeze well for longer storage.
- Try using raspberries or blackberries for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
