Craving a snack that’s both satisfying and good for you? Look no further than these Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars! Packed with wholesome oats, bursting with juicy blueberries, and just sweet enough, they’re perfect for breakfast on-the-go, a midday pick-me-up, or a guilt-free dessert. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or spatula until a crumbly dough forms. It should be moist enough to hold together when pressed.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, forming a firm base.
- Evenly spread the fresh or frozen blueberries over the oat crust.
- Crumble the remaining one-third of the oat mixture over the top of the blueberries, creating a streusel-like topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This is crucial for them to set properly!
- Serve and enjoy your delicious, healthy blueberry oatmeal bars!
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