Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade blueberry oatmeal bars, crafted with just seven simple ingredients. These delightful treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, making them a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire. With their sweet blueberries paired with a crunchy oat topping, every bite offers satisfaction and flavor that will please both kids and adults alike. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these bars make for an ideal on-the-go option or a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for blueberry filling)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, and sugar together. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Reserve about one-third of the mixture for crumble topping and press the rest into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, combine blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest; toss gently.
- Pour blueberry mixture over the crust and sprinkle reserved crumble topping on top.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg