Description
Delicious and wholesome Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack. These bars combine old-fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, and fresh or frozen blueberries for a satisfying treat that is naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the bars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir these ingredients well to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly but is well combined. This forms the base and topping of the bars.
- Reserve Topping Mixture: Set aside 1 cup of this oat mixture for the topping layer of the bars.
- Form Crust: Press the remaining mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust layer.
- Prepare Blueberry Filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the blueberries with cornstarch, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. This mix thickens the filling and balances the sweetness.
- Assemble Bars: Spread the blueberry filling evenly over the crust layer in the pan. Then sprinkle the reserved oat mixture evenly over the blueberries to form the topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbly and set.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely to allow them to firm up. Once cooled, cut into 9 bars and serve.
Notes
- For extra nutrition, add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds or ground flaxseed to the oat mixture before pressing into the pan.
- These bars store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze the bars for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
