Blueberry Oat Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 3 dozen.
Oats add crunch to the taste crust and crumbly topping of these fruity, blueberry oatmeal bars. I often bake them for church parties. —Deena Hubler, Jasper, Indiana
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
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1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 cup cold butter
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2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
In a large saucepan, combine blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 104 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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