Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Straightforward Breakfast Recipe!)

These blueberry oatmeal bars are made with a thick layer of oatmeal crust, a candy bubbly layer of contemporary blueberries, and topped with extra cinnamon crumble. They’re easy to make, simple to freeze, and scrumptious any time of day.

Want one other wholesome breakfast or snack possibility with contemporary blueberries? Attempt these blueberry muffin vitality bites or naturally candy blueberry popsicles.

I had some blueberries remaining from a 5-pound field and I wished to make use of components I had readily available — the ultimate product was these gooey blueberry oatmeal bars.

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Think about your favourite buttery crumb topping on espresso cake muffins. Take all of of that candy goodness and press it into the underside of a pan, high it with gooey blueberry filling, and extra crumb topping sprinkled on high.

That’s precisely what’s occurring in these blueberry oatmeal bars!

There are three layers, however you solely have to make 2 of them as a result of the highest and backside layers are from the identical dough. This straightforward dessert makes such a press release!

I extremely advocate serving them heat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the right dessert. I like heat fruit desserts with ice cream (helloooo peach apple crisp).

Subsequent time you’ve additional blueberries or are simply craving a candy to go together with your cup of espresso, I hope you consider these blueberry oat bars (however you wouldn’t be mad in case you made a blueberry muffin both).

On the lookout for a breakfast model? Do this blueberry baked oatmeal subsequent!

The Easy Elements

Listed below are the straightforward components for these simple blueberry oatmeal bars. Most are pantry staples and straightforward (and reasonably priced) to search out within the grocery retailer. Leap all the way down to the recipe card for actual measurements.

• Unsalted butter: I like the flavour butter offers this recipe. We examined these with vegan butter and it labored effectively, however you possibly can additionally use coconut oil.
• Flour: White entire wheat flour is a good possibility for entire grains. We additionally examined this utilizing 1:1 gluten-free flour (Bob’s Purple Mill). 3/4 cup
• Quaint oats: That is the very best sort of oat for this recipe, however instantaneous oats or fast oats will work in case you have these readily available.
• Cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt: For additional taste.
• Brown sugar: I like to make use of the brown sugar if I’m making it for dessert, however I go for coconut sugar or maple syrup for the breakfast model.
• Blueberries: Contemporary or frozen work effectively (so you’ll be able to have these 12 months spherical!)
• Pure maple syrup: This helps sweeten up the blueberries simply sufficient.
• Lemon juice: The acid balances the sweetness on this recipe. Add slightly lemon zest too in case you really feel prefer it!
• Corn starch: This helps the blueberry layer turn out to be additional gooey. Nice subs for this are tapioca or arrowroot starch.

Make Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Listed below are the fundamental steps, with photographs, for these blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars. Skip all the way down to the recipe card under for the total directions and a printable recipe.

Combine the oatmeal crumb Add the entire dry components to a big bowl with the melted butter and blend effectively till it begins to return collectively and creates massive, sandy clumps.

Press it right into a sq. pan. Reserve 1 heaping cup of the combination then firmly press the remainder into the underside of a sq. pan lined with parchment paper.

Make the blueberry filling: Combine the entire blueberry filling components collectively (you should use the identical bowl).

Assemble: Pour the blueberries evenly on high of the underside layer. Sprinkle the reserved crumble on high.

Bake: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or till the highest turns golden brown and the blueberries are effervescent.

Success tip: test the bars with quarter-hour left and canopy the pan with foil if the highest is browning an excessive amount of.

Variations and Dietary Modifications

• Use different contemporary fruit: When you’re not an enormous fan of blueberry taste or you’ve peaches or strawberries readily available, they’d be nice choices!
• Gluten-free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour and gluten-free rolled oats.
• Dairy-free: Swap the butter or vegan butter or coconut oil.
• Refined sugar-free: Use coconut sugar and maple syrup as a substitute of brown sugar and granulated sugar.
• Add protein: Serve with a scoop of Greek yogurt or drizzle pure peanut butter on high.

Storage Directions

These can simply be a meal prep recipe! Youngsters love these within the morning, so comply with the directions to individually wrap every oatmeal crumble bar individually if you wish to freeze them in order that they last more.

Storage: Permit the bars to chill to room temperature and retailer any leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days.

Freezer: Reduce the bars into squares then wrap every one in plastic wrap. Place them in a freezer bag or hermetic container and freeze for as much as 3 months. Thaw in a single day then heat within the microwave till warmed by.

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