Description
Soft and chewy blueberry oat bars packed with wholesome oats, nutty cashew butter, and bursts of juicy blueberries. A naturally sweetened snack perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Place 1 cup of frozen blueberries in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute until thawed and slightly juicy.
- In a food processor, combine oats, thawed blueberries, cashew butter, maple syrup, and almond extract.
- Blend on high until a sticky batter forms, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top and gently press them into the batter.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup frozen blueberries on top and lightly press them into the mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the top is set and almonds are lightly toasted.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve soft with yogurt if desired.
Notes
- If the batter feels too wet, add extra oats to reach a thick, sticky consistency.
- Use fresh blueberries if preferred; no need to microwave them.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars are soft-baked and not crunchy in texture.
- Serve with yogurt or nut butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
