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A tasty mix of plump blueberries and filling oats make up these filling breakfast squares. The soft base holds juicy berries while the crunchy top layer gives a nice textural difference.
Key Ingredients
- Regular oats: Gives that nice bite and holds everything together
- Plain flour: Makes the soft base layer
- Dark sugar: Brings wetness and toffee-like taste
- Butter: Go for fancy stuff for tastier results
- Ripe blueberries: Small wild ones pack more flavor
- Cornstarch: Helps berry juice get thick
- Vanilla: Real stuff makes everything better
- Cinnamon: Brings cozy flavor notes
Directions
- Getting Ready
- Put rack in middle. Heat oven to 375°F. Put paper in pan with extra hanging over sides.
- Dry Mix
- Put oats, flour, dark sugar, baking soda, salt in big bowl. Mix well.
- Adding Wet Stuff
- Add melted butter and vanilla to dry stuff. Stir till it looks crumbly.
- First Layer
- Push half the mix down hard into your pan, making it flat all over.
- Fruit Layer
- Toss berries with sugar and cornstarch. Spread them over the bottom layer.
- Adding the Top
- Scatter leftover oat mix on berries. Press down lightly.
- Cooking Time
- Cook for 35-40 mins until it's golden and you see bubbling berries.
- Cooling Off
- Let it cool all the way in the pan. Pull it out with the paper. Cut carefully.
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Helpful Hints
Use non-stick paper in your pan, try cutting with string instead of a knife, stick a toothpick in to check if it's done, and turn the pan around halfway through baking,
Keeping It Fresh
Counter storage: 3 days, fridge: keeps a week, freezer: good for 3 months, warming up: leave in fridge overnight,
Health Perks
Oats help your tummy work right, blueberries fight bad stuff in your body, whole grains keep you going, and fruit gives natural sweetness,
Changing With The Seasons
Summer: Try different berries with lemon peel, Fall: Use chopped apples with more cinnamon, Winter: Toss in dried cranberries, Spring: Add fresh cut strawberries,
Goes Great With
Breakfast: Try with some Greek yogurt, Snack: Drink with almond milk, Dessert: Add some vanilla ice cream, Brunch: Enjoy alongside a fruit smoothie,
Our Story
These squares became what we always bring camping. They don't fall apart and travel well on hikes.
More Good Stuff
Can make them ahead of time, adjust sweetness how you like, easy to take anywhere, and cheaper than buying snacks,
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This shows you can have something that's good for you and tasty too - just what busy families need when looking for quick but healthy options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use frozen blueberries?
- Absolutely, frozen berries work perfectly. You don't have to defrost them.
- → How should I store these bars?
- Pop them in a sealed container at room temp for a few days or the fridge for about a week.
- → Can I make these gluten-free?
- For sure! Swap in gluten-free oats and a suitable 1:1 flour blend.
- → Can I use other fruits?
- Yep! Try strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries instead.
- → Can I freeze these bars?
- You bet. Wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Let them defrost slowly in the fridge.