Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Written By Maddy Roberts


Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 35 minutes Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (use 3 tablespoons for less sweet)

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed (~½ cup) or applesauce 

  • 2 large eggs* (See Notes for egg-free option)

  • 1 ½ cups milk of choice 

  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil

  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup almonds, sliced or chopped + more for topping (omit for nut-free)

  • 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries, do not thaw (may sub fresh)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix. 

  3. Transfer to the prepared dish. Top with a few additional frozen berries and sliced almonds, if desired.

  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set. 

  5. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

  6. Top with whipped topping or yogurt and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (9 bars are in the full recipe)

  • Calories: 245

  • Fat: 10 g

  • Sat Fat: 4 g

  • Sodium: 100 mg

  • Carbohydrate: 33 g

  • Fiber: 5 g

  • Sugar: 11 g

  • Protein: 6 g

Maddy Roberts