Description
Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a healthy, make-ahead snack or breakfast packed with fiber-rich oats, juicy blueberries, and natural sweeteners. Easy to make, customizable, and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs or flaxseed eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, eggs (or flaxseed eggs), vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil (or butter).
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients – Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries – Gently mix in fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Bake the Bars – Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice – Let bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Gluten-Free – Swap the flour for almond flour or a certified gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-Free – Use coconut oil instead of butter and check mix-ins for dairy.
- Vegan – Replace eggs with flaxseed eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Nutty Boost – Add chopped almonds or walnuts for crunch and protein.
- Chocolate Twist – Mix in dark chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry oatmeal bars, healthy breakfast bars, meal prep snack, gluten-free option, easy baked oatmeal bars