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Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe
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These Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a delightful and wholesome way to start your day. Packed with oats, fresh blueberries, and a hint of cinnamon, these bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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Oat Mixture:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blueberry Filling:

  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
  4. Prepare base: Press half of the oat mixture into the pan to form a base.
  5. Make blueberry filling: Toss blueberries with sugar and cornstarch, then spread over the base.
  6. Top with remaining oat mixture: Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the blueberries.
  7. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Cool and cut: Cool in the pan, then cut into squares using the parchment overhang.

Notes

  • For a zesty twist, add lemon zest to the blueberry mixture.
  • Enhance texture with a quarter cup of almond meal in the oat layer.
  • Drizzle with almond or vanilla glaze for a sweet touch.

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Keywords: Blueberry, Oatmeal, Breakfast Bars, Healthy, Snack, Easy

Find it online: https://reemcook.com/blueberry-oatmeal-breakfast-bars-recipe/