Description
Homemade blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars combine wholesome ingredients for a delightful morning treat. Packed with nutrients and simple to prepare, these bars offer a satisfying start to your day and can be enjoyed by anyone seeking a quick, nourishing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat: Calibrate oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Thoroughly mix rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until uniformly integrated.
- Create Crumb Base: Melt butter and incorporate into dry mixture, stirring until the texture becomes crumbly and slightly compact. Press approximately two-thirds of this mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, forming a solid foundation.
- Prepare Blueberry Layer: Gently coat blueberries with granulated sugar and cornstarch, ensuring even distribution to prevent excess moisture and maintain structural integrity.
- Assemble and Top: Spread the blueberry mixture evenly across the oat base, then sprinkle the remaining oat crumble over the top, creating a rustic, textured surface.
- Bake and Finish: Place in preheated oven and bake for 22-27 minutes, monitoring until the edges turn golden-brown and crisp. Remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the bars and facilitates clean cutting.
- Serve: Slice into rectangular portions, revealing the delightful layers of sweet blueberries and hearty oats, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Customize Fruit Selection: Swap blueberries with raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries for exciting flavor variations.
- Prevent Soggy Bars: Coat blueberries in cornstarch to absorb excess moisture and maintain a crisp texture.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days, maintaining freshness and preventing staleness.
- Nutritional Boost: Add chopped nuts or chia seeds to the crumble mixture for extra protein and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg