Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
These healthy blueberry oatmeal bars are a wholesome, naturally sweetened snack perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Packed with nourishing ingredients and easy to make, they are a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, chia seeds (optional), and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly to create an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, lift the parchment paper out and slice into bars. Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the ingredients to avoid dense bars.’, ‘Use ripe blueberries for better flavor.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.’, ‘You can double the recipe for a larger batch.’, ‘Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top before baking for added aroma.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: healthy, blueberry, oatmeal bars, snack, breakfast, dessert, kid-friendly, naturally sweetened