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4 Ingredient Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

4 Ingredient Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

These 4 Ingredient Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are a delicious, healthy treat made with ripe bananas, quick oats, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bars
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • blender
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups mashed very ripe bananas About 3 large bananas
  • 2.5 cups quick oats Use quick oats, not rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup Or more as needed to taste
  • 1.25 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  • Add mashed bananas, quick oats and maple syrup to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a spatula until everything is evenly combined.
  • Divide the oat mixture in half. Add one half of it to your prepared baking pan and use your hands to spread and press it evenly across the bottom.
  • Add blueberries to a small high powered blender and blend until the blueberries become a thick liquid.
  • Carefully pour the blueberry puree over the oat mixture and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
  • Place the remaining half of the oat mixture on parchment paper and shape it into a thin square to create the topping.
  • Gently place the oat mixture crust pieces on top of the blueberry puree and press together any cracks.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until the oats on the surface are golden brown.
  • Let bars cool fully before removing from the pan and cutting.

Notes

These bars are only very lightly sweetened. You can add more maple syrup or sugar to taste. Make sure to finely mash the bananas and that the blueberries are sweet enough before blending.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 0.4mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword blueberry bars, Easy Dessert, Healthy Snack, oatmeal bars, vegan treat
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