Ingredients
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
– 1/2 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to create your delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Bars:
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined. Fold in the blueberries gently.
5. Pour into Dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the lined baking dish, pressing it down firmly.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
8. Slice: Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice them into squares or rectangles.
9. Store: Keep the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
These steps ensure that you can effortlessly whip up these wholesome bars!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 bars
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 4g