Description
These Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars combine a buttery oat crust with a sweet-tart blueberry filling, topped with a crunchy crumble. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they offer a wholesome yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat crumble mixture evenly over the blueberry filling.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Drizzle vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for a sweeter finish.
Swap blueberries for raspberries, blackberries, or mixed berries.
Add chopped pecans or shredded coconut to the crumble for texture and nuttiness.
Use gluten-free flour and oats for a gluten-free version.
Add a pinch of ground ginger or nutmeg to the crumble for extra flavor.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat bars in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to enjoy warm.
To prevent burning, tent pan with foil halfway if top browns too quickly.
Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid quick or steel-cut oats.
For vegan option, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil.
Cut into smaller squares and wrap individually for portable snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 12 bars)
- Calories: approx. 180-210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
