Start your day on a delightful note with our irresistible Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars. These bars are the perfect marriage of wholesome oats, juicy blueberries, and a buttery crumbly crust, creating a breakfast treat that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Whether you enjoy them on-the-go or as a leisurely morning indulgence, these bars are sure to become a beloved staple in your breakfast repertoire.
In our household, mornings are always a rush, with everyone scrambling to get out the door on time. That’s why finding a breakfast option that’s both convenient and nutritious was a game-changer for us. Enter our Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars – a creation born out of necessity and a love for all things blueberry. From the first bite, we were hooked on the sweet-tart burst of blueberries enveloped in a buttery oatmeal crust. Now, these bars have become a morning ritual for our family, providing a delicious and wholesome start to our day, even on the busiest of mornings. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or packed into lunchboxes for a mid-morning snack, these bars never fail to put a smile on our faces and fuel us for the day ahead.
Why These Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Will Revolutionize Your Mornings
- Loaded with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and whole wheat flour, these bars offer a wholesome and satisfying breakfast option.
- The buttery oatmeal crust provides the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, while the juicy blueberries add a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Versatile and portable, these bars are ideal for busy mornings, on-the-go snacking, or leisurely brunches with friends and family.
- Simple and easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time.
- Can be customized with your favorite fruits or nuts for endless flavor variations to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
- 255 grams (2 1/4 cups) Old Fashioned rolled oats
- 255 grams (2 1/4 cups) whole wheat flour
- 300 grams (1 1/2 cups) brown sugar
- 226 grams (1 cup or 2 sticks) butter
- 7.5 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) baking soda
- 2.5 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt
- 450 grams (3 cups) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 15 grams (1 tablespoon) corn starch
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Melt the butter and pour it over the oatmeal mixture. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated and crumbly.
- Press 2/3 of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan, saving the remaining 1/3 for the topping.
- In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, and corn starch. Stir until the blueberries are evenly coated.
- Pour the blueberry mixture over the bottom crust in the baking pan.
- Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the blueberries to form the topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes:
- For a gluten-free version, you can use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of berries or add-ins such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variety.
