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Blueberry Oat Bars Recipe

Oats add crunch to the tasty crust and crumbly topping of these fruity bars from Deena Hubler of Jasper, Indiana. "I often bake them for church parties," she informs. "Men expecially love them."

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Blueberry Oat Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 30-36 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup cold butter
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, 1 cup sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Spread evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2-1/2 to 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 104 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 56 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Blueberry Oat Bars in Quick Cooking July/August 1998, p54

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Reviewed on May. 06, 2013 by kathleenheine

Everyone really likes this one and it can be frozen for a later use. Thaws out ready to serve!

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2011 by blessednest

Kids love these, even my youngest who claims he doesnt' like blueberries.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by Mdrubel

Very easy to make it - and has already made them several times.

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by faith7025

This is my husbands favorite dessert. I can't tell you how many times over the years that I have made them. If I only have a few blueberries, I can easily half the recipe in a 8" pan. We like them best served cold from the fridge-and they cut easier too. Totally Yummy!

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by Mdrubel

I have already make those recipe several times.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by elinton

This is an easy dessert to make.The blueberries and oats are good for you. This is a keeper.

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2009 by NGPbakes

These were the best. I'm ready to make my second batch!

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2009 by Cookjoy

Thanks! I can't wait to make these!

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by lisa53202

I love these bars!