Description
Sweet, tart, and perfectly crumbly, these Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are the ultimate treat for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or even a quick breakfast, they are bursting with blueberry flavor and a buttery oat crust that’s impossible to resist. Let’s dive into how to make this easy, delicious recipe step by step.
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal Crust and Crumble:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Blueberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars.
In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Use half of the oat mixture and firmly press it into the base of the prepared baking pan. This forms the base crust for the bars.
In another bowl, combine the blueberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.. Toss until the blueberries are evenly coated with the mixture.
Spread the blueberry filling evenly over the oatmeal crust, ensuring the fruit is distributed across the entire surface.
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the blueberry layer. Press gently to ensure the crumble adheres slightly to the filling.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The bars are ready when the top is golden brown, and the blueberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. After the bars have cooled, cut them into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Thaw Frozen Blueberries: Pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Press the Crust Firmly: Ensures bars hold together when sliced.
- Cool Completely: Allow cooling for clean slices.
- Customize Flavors: Add nuts, spices, or lemon zest for variety.
- Serve Fresh or Warm: Best enjoyed fresh or reheated slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Blueberry Oatmeal Bars, dessert bars, easy baking recipe, snack bars, fruit crumble