Irresistible Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

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Description

These Irresistible Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are chewy, fruity, and slightly nutty with a buttery crumble texture that melts in your mouth. Packed with fiber-rich oats, antioxidant-loaded blueberries, and just the right touch of natural sweetness, they’re a wholesome treat that works perfectly for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert. Unlike traditional dessert bars, this recipe skips refined sugar and unhealthy fats, giving you a guilt-free indulgence that’s both nourishing and delicious.

Ingredients for Irresistible Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)

  • ½ cup almond flour (optional, for extra nuttiness)

  • ½ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Blueberry Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 2 tsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. Prepare crust & crumble: In a bowl, mix oats, flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until crumbly.

  3. Set crust base: Press about ⅔ of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.

  4. Prepare filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook blueberries, honey, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest for 5 minutes, stirring until thickened.

  5. Layer filling: Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.

  6. Top with crumble: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the blueberry layer.

  7. Bake: Place in the oven for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

  8. Cool completely: Let cool before cutting into squares for neat slices.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or almonds to the crumble topping.

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before cooking; add 1 extra tsp of cornstarch.

  • Coconut sugar can replace honey/maple syrup if you prefer.

  • Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Tips

  • Press crust firmly to avoid crumbly slices.

  • Chill bars before slicing for clean cuts.

  • Add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for a dessert-style twist.

  • Serve warm with Greek yogurt for a hearty breakfast.

Servings

  • Makes: 12 bars

  • Serving Size: 1 bar

Nutritional Info (per bar, approx.)

  • Calories: 180

  • Carbohydrates: 28g

  • Protein: 3g

  • Fat: 7g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Sugar: 12g

Health Benefits

  • Oats provide soluble fiber for heart health and sustained energy.

  • Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and help fight inflammation.

  • Coconut oil / butter alternatives provide healthier fats.

  • Honey / Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with minerals and lower glycemic impact compared to refined sugar.

Q&A

Q1: Can I make these bars gluten-free?
Yes! Simply use gluten-free oats and replace whole wheat flour with almond or oat flour.

Q2: Can I use other fruits instead of blueberries?
Absolutely. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even diced apples work beautifully.

Q3: How can I make them vegan?
Use maple syrup instead of honey and stick with coconut oil instead of butter.

Q4: Do these bars taste more like dessert or breakfast?
They’re versatile – sweet enough for dessert, but hearty and wholesome enough for breakfast.

Q5: How do I store leftovers?
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze in layers (with parchment paper in between) for up to 2 months.

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