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Alex Kornswiet

Blueberry Oat Bars

These blueberry oat bars are best cooled completely, and even chilled a bit in the fridge, to maintain their shape. If you want to enjoy them warm, this recipe can also be used for a healthier blueberry crisp - served on it's own, or with a scoop of yogurt or ice cream for a delicious breakfast or treat! This recipe can be used in myriad ways - and they're all delicious. Basically, you need this in your life :)
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 square bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quick Blueberry No-Cook Jam
  • 1.5 cups blueberries fresh is best, or thawed from frozen
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground flax seeds
Oat Base
  • 1 cup almond flour ground almonds - blanched or not
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
Topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

Quick Blueberry No-Cook Jam
  1. Put blueberries and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Smash the blueberries with a fork until all are mashed - but doesn't need to be completely macerated.
  2. Add ground flax seed, stir to combine.
  3. Let sit to thicken while preparing the oat base.
Oat Base and Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9" x 9" square pan (or 8" x 8" for thicker bars) with olive oil or vegetable oil spray.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until completely mixed.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and press down with a spoon until it's in one layer across the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add prepared blueberry jam in a layer on top of the oat base.
  5. Prepare the topping by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl, and sprinkle in a layer on top of the blueberry jam.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Let cool or enjoy warm (it won't be set up completely if warm, but still delicious - see above for ideas)!

Notes

SERVING: Cut into bars, and enjoy!
 
STORAGE: Store securely in plastic wrap, or in a sealed plastic bag. Enjoy within 1-2 days for the freshest taste and texture.