Blueberry Oat Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Base
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
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1 cup blueberries
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
# Instructions:
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Get your oven warming to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides for easy lifting later.
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Combine your oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl until well mixed. Pour in the melted butter and vanilla, stirring until you've got a nice crumbly mixture.
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Take half of your crumbly oat mixture and press it firmly into your lined pan, making sure it's even and well-packed.
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Toss your blueberries with the granulated sugar and cornstarch until they're evenly coated. Spread this mixture over your pressed oat base.
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Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over your blueberries, giving it a gentle press to set it in place.
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Let it bake for 35-40 minutes until you see golden brown peaks and bubbling blueberries. Cool completely before lifting out with the parchment paper and cutting into squares.
# Notes:
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Add lemon zest to the blueberry mixture for a citrus kick
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Try mixing in almond meal to the oat mixture for extra crunch
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These bars keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days