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Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Crispy baked oatmeal topped with sweet blueberries will satisfy your morning sweet tooth!Homemade Oatmeal BarsWe are in a bit of a school day breakfast rut lately, so my MC, the real baker in the family, decided to whip up some breakfast bars starring one of her favorite fruits.  These are a fresh and convenient way to start the day and everyone is always a big fan.
Homemade Oatmeal BarsMags started by mixing together some melted butter, flour, oats, honey, brown sugar and lemon zest. Homemade Oatmeal BarsShe had to push up those sleeves and go to work to carefully combine all these ingredients into a nice crumbly mixture that gets pressed evenly into the bottom of a parchment lined baking dish.Homemade Oatmeal BarsFor the filling, she combined juicy fresh blueberries with brown sugar, lemon juice and a touch of flour.Homemade Oatmeal BarsThe reserved crumbly mixture was scattered over the top and then this was baked for 50 minutes until crisp and golden. Homemade Oatmeal Bars

Homemade Oatmeal BarsWe cut them into bars with a long, sharp flat edge knife. Homemade Oatmeal BarsThe baked granola crust provided just enough chewy goodness to compliment the ooey-gooey juicy blueberries and the crunchy topping. Homemade Oatmeal Bars
Homemade Oatmeal BarsThe blueberry flavor shines through and makes this a healthy breakfast choice…and better yet, less morning brain power and breakfast prep with this grab and go option. What mama doesn’t want that?Homemade Oatmeal Bars

Homemade Oatmeal Bars
Homemade Oatmeal BarsWell done, little one!

For more fresh blueberry recipes, try my Blueberry Gin & Tonic and my Blueberry Basil Chicken Salad Sandwiches.

Do you have a homemade, healthy breakfast treat?

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Crispy baked oatmeal topped with sweet blueberries will satisfy your morning sweet tooth!

Crust and Crumble

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1½ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1½ cups regular oats (not instant)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • pinch of salt

Filling

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp white whole wheat flour
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Line the bottom of an 8×8 glass dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

Crust and Crumble

  1. Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, add melted butter, flour, oats, honey, brown sugar, lemon zest and salt.
  3. Mix until just combined and crumbly.
  4. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture and set aside.
  5. Add the mixture to the prepared dish and spread out into an even layer.

Filling

  1. In a small bowl add blueberries, brown sugar, lemon juice, and flour.
  2. Toss to combine.
  3. Add the mixture to the top of the crust and spread out evenly.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top.
  5. Bake for 50 minutes.
  6. Let cool before cutting.

 

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Comments

  6. Chelsea says

    Oh my goodness, these look amazing! My step-daughter is the same way with blueberries- the second they’re in the house, they’re gone! I’m pinning this so we can try them this weekend 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Meg says

    I’ve been in a breakfast rut, too. These look delicious though! And I love that they’re not loaded with sugar for the morning. Thanks for sharing!

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