Perfect Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
These blueberry oatmeal bars are fruity, sweet, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a quick dessert or a grab-and-go treat, they’re sure to become your new favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (140g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (300g) blueberries
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, mix blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to prepare the blueberry filling.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Spread the blueberry filling evenly on top, then sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the blueberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
- Let the bars cool completely in the dish before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a firmer oat topping, use chilled butter instead of melted butter and cut it into the dry mixture. Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: blueberry oatmeal bars, easy dessert, quick snack, fruit bars, gluten-free option