Description
These blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars are wholesome, lightly sweetened, and packed with juicy berries. Perfect for meal prep, they make an easy grab-and-go breakfast or satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and replace the egg with a flax egg.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- These bars freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
