Description
Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars offer a perfect morning treat packed with wholesome goodness. Delicate oats and juicy blueberries combine in a delightful bar that satisfies morning hunger and provides essential nutrients you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for consistent baking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend rolled oats, all-purpose flour, rich brown sugar, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
- Gently liquefy butter and cascade it over the dry oat mixture, stirring meticulously until the texture becomes uniformly crumbly and slightly cohesive.
- Transfer approximately two-thirds of the oat mixture into a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 centimeter) baking pan, pressing firmly to create a compact, even base layer.
- Separately, delicately toss fresh blueberries with granulated sugar and cornstarch, ensuring each berry receives an even coating to prevent excess moisture.
- Distribute the sugared blueberry mixture evenly across the prepared oat crust, creating a vibrant fruity layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat crumble generously over the blueberry surface, allowing for a rustic, textured appearance.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-27 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breakfast bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, slice into rectangular bars and serve, enjoying the harmonious blend of sweet fruit and hearty oats.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Mix dry ingredients the night before to save morning time and streamline your breakfast bar making process.
- Fruit Flexibility: Swap blueberries with raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries for exciting flavor variations and seasonal adaptations.
- Storage Savvy: These bars stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate up to one week for extended enjoyment.
- Texture Tips: Press the oatmeal crust firmly into the pan to create a sturdy base that holds together beautifully when sliced.
- Baking Precision: Watch bars closely during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning and maintain a perfect golden color.
- Nutrition Boost: Sprinkle chia seeds or chopped nuts into the oatmeal mixture for added protein and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg