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Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars with brown sugar crumble. Only 105 calories each! Great for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch Baking Pan
  • medium bowl
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BLUEBERRY OATMEAL BARS

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats *gluten free if needed*
  • ¾ cup white whole wheat flour *or substitute all-purpose flour or, to make gluten free, 1:1 baking flour*
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter *melted (or substitute melted coconut oil to make vegan/dairy free)*
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries *about 10 ounces*
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice *from about ½ small lemon*
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar *divided*

FOR THE VANILLA GLAZE (OPTIONAL)

  • ½ cup powdered sugar *sifted*
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk *any kind you like*

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and heat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until it forms clumps and the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Set aside ½ cup of the crumble mixture, then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Scatter half of the blueberries over the crust. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the top, then sprinkle on the lemon juice and ½ tablespoon granulated sugar. Scatter on the remaining berries, then the remaining ½ tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top.
  • Bake the bars for 30 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the crumb topping smells toasty and looks golden. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the bars cool, prepare the glaze: in a medium bowl, briskly whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Feel free to add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Using the parchment paper handles, lift the bars from the pan. Drizzle with the glaze, slice, and serve.

Notes

Can be doubled and baked in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, let the bars cool completely without glaze, wrap tightly, and store in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 18mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
Keyword Blueberry Oatmeal Bars, gluten-free, healthy dessert, low calorie, oatmeal bars, Vegan Option
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