Blueberry Walnut Bars Recipe

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With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren't the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat. Health-minded parents can feel good about these bars, too. Dawn Onuffer - Crestview, Florida

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Blueberry Walnut Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup ground walnuts
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, oats and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat preserves on high for 15-20 seconds or until warmed; gently stir in blueberries. Spoon over filling. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 167 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Blueberry Walnut Bars in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009, p48

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Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by texashill

Very light and tasty dessert. Good, but could be better. Next time I'll top with crushed walnuts.


Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by EdwinaBailey

Very fast and easy dessert. Had a great taste.


Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2011 by Deuce15

Excellent, quick and not heavy, very enjoyable.


Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2011 by Lucy Ann

I made this for Father's Day and we all loved it. I used pecans in place of walnuts and absolutely love the crust. We will have it again.


Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by eddeiter

I took this to a family reunion and everyone loved it! I will definitely make this again. I love the combination of the nuts and oats in the crust.


Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by HeHeKaren

Very easy. Loved the freshness of the blueberries, the creaminess of the filling and the crunch of the crust. I will make this again.


Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by kchop

Very easy to make, had everything on hand so didn't need to go shopping for ingredients. My sons really liked this. Will be making this again trying other fruits, as requested by my son.


Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by pattykake57

First of all, bravo MS LISA.

This was a big hit in my house. Easy and delicious. Tastes like it took a lot longer to make than it actually did. I'm saving this one and will definitely be making it again!


Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by bubba78236

Very good! Easy to make. Great directions. I can't wait to make it again!


Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by MMMelinsky

I made this for the first time on Father's Day and my family unanimously gave it a 'thumbs-up'! This one's a keeper :) I also read the reviews and have to agree that this recipe doesn't totally seem to fit the "healthy" category, but that being said, anyone with health/medical issues can tweak the recipe to meet their needs (or choose not to make it at all). My husband and I are diabetic, among a few other health issues, but you can still indulge once in a while:)

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