6-Ingredient Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
These 6-Ingredient Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are SO EASY! Wholesome, naturally sweetened, and bursting with fresh blueberries for a perfect snack or breakfast.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats 200g
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 237ml
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup 45ml
- 5 Tbsp unsweetened almond butter 80g
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 6 ounces fresh blueberries
Instructions
Method: 6-Ingredient Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, and unsweetened almond butter. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add the quick oats, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are combined into a thick, sticky batter.
- Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, trying not to crush them too much. This keeps the bars looking fresh and vibrant.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and spread it evenly with the back of a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make these bars gluten-free.
- Frozen blueberries can be used; thaw and drain excess liquid before folding in.
- Store bars airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- For extra sweetness, add chopped dates or raisins or increase maple syrup slightly.