Blueberry Oatmeal Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Base
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 cup blueberries
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Start heating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, making sure there's enough extra for easy lifting when it's done.
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Stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the melted butter and vanilla, mixing gently until it's crumbly.
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With your crumb mixture, press half of it firmly and evenly into the pan you've prepared.
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Mix the blueberries with cornstarch and granulated sugar until they're nicely coated. Spread them evenly across the pressed base.
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Scatter the rest of the crumbly mixture over the blueberries and push it down lightly to keep it in place.
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Bake it for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the blueberry layer is bubbly. Let it cool all the way before lifting it out using the parchment paper. Then cut it into squares.
# Notes:
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Mix lemon zest with blueberries for a bright, citrus flavor
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Throw in some almond meal to make the base extra nutty
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Store these bars in an airtight container and they'll stay good for up to 5 days