Quick Blueberry Oat Bars

Full disclosure, I’m not a total oat bar person. I know oats are good for you. They are also a great source of fiber, which is something we all could use more of in our diets. Oats are also fairly inexpensive and easily accessible. I’m not really sure why I don’t like them – maybe I’ll have to change my tune. These bars might do the trick. They’re super easy and very satisfying. And you can make them ahead and keep them on hand as a quick snack!

You will need ...

Oats, 3 Cups
All Purpose Flour, 3 Cups
Brown Sugar, 2/3 Cup
Avocado Oil, 3/4 Cup
Melted Butter (not pictured), 1/4 Cup
Maple Syrup, 2/3 Cup
Baking Powder, 2 tsp
Salt, 1 tsp
Blueberry Fruit Spread, 1 1/2 Cup

Step One

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9 x 13 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. It is not necessary to grease the parchment paper.

Step Two

Then, mix the ingredients together, except for the preserves. Mix until all ingredients are combined.

Step Three

Next, spread about 2/3 of the mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Be sure to pack it in well by pressing down firmly. This will help it hold together once cut.

Step Four

Then, gently spread the fruit spread evenly across the top of the oats. Once that is done, its time to put the crumbles on. Take the remaining 1/3 of the oat mixture and use your fingertips to crumble the mixture onto the top of the preserves.

Step Five

Next, bake the bars in a 350 degree oven for about 30-35 minutes (depending on your oven). To finish it off, turn the oven on to broil and watch the top brown to a golden color. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Stay with them so the top does not burn. Immediately remove the pan from the oven and set aside to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Once sliced, I wrap them up individually and store them on the counter for about 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for a few months. Enjoy!

The Mom Touch