Blueberry Oatmeal Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Base
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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1 cup blueberries
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit extra hanging over the edges so it’s easier to lift out later.
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In a bowl, mix oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Drizzle in the melted butter and vanilla, stirring until everything comes together in a crumbly texture.
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Press half your crumbly mixture tightly into the pan’s bottom, smoothing it out so it’s packed evenly.
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Coat the blueberries in the sugar and cornstarch combo by tossing them together until everything’s combined. Spread this fruity layer on top of the pressed crumb base.
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Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture over the fruit, pressing gently to help it stay in place.
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Bake in your preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the blueberry layer is bubbling. Let it completely cool down before carefully lifting it out by the parchment paper and cutting it into squares.
# Notes:
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Mix in some lemon zest with the blueberries for a zingy flavor twist.
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Swap some of the oats for almond meal to get an extra crispy texture.
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Store in a sealed container at room temp for up to five days.