Description
These blueberry pie bars are a delightful treat packed with fresh blueberries, rolled oats, and a buttery crust. They are simple to prepare and perfect for dessert lovers looking for an easy homemade option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 10 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups blueberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- â…“ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, allowing for a 1-inch overhang.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in the melted butter and vanilla and stir until combined.
- Press â…” of the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the crust in the baking dish, then sprinkle the remaining â…“ of the crust mixture on top of the blueberries.
- Bake in the oven for 55 minutes or until the blueberries are bubbling and the crust is golden. Let the bars cool completely before lifting them out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 9 bars and serve.
Notes
Ensure the blueberries are fresh for the best flavor.
You can substitute the brown sugar with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg