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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Vegan)

    August 10, 2020 By Monika Last Updated July 4, 2022 2 Comments

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    These delicious blueberry oatmeal bars come with a crunchy oat crumble topping and take minutes to put together. Vegan and low in sugar they are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack anytime.

    Side view of 2 blueberry bars, with white cup and blueberries in background.

    These blueberry oatmeal bars are an all-season recipe, perfect to make with either fresh or frozen blueberries.

    When it comes to baking with fruit blueberries are usually my first choice.  They are easy to handle, not too juicy, perfect to incorporate into simple breakfast, snack or dessert recipes.  You can add them into a French toast casserole, make nutritious blueberry muffins or a super speedy fresh blueberry cake.

    Blueberry are also super nutritious, packed with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, which makes them an ideal ingredient to include in your diet. Starting with breakfast!

    9 blueberry bars on top of parchment.

    Blueberry oatmeal bars ingredients

    • In addition to oats and blueberries (use either fresh or frozen) these bars also contain almond flour (ground almonds) and some ground flaxseed for added goodness as well as to help keep the oaty mixture together.
    • I used coconut oil but you can use plant based butter or regular butter (for a vegetarian option).  These oatmeal bars with blueberries are sweetened primarily with maple syrup (use honey or agave syrup if you prefer).
    • I combined the blueberries with a little brown sugar, lemon zest as well as cornstarch (corn flour) to absorb excess moisture. 

    What oats to use

    I recommend using rolled oats as they are wholegrain and healthier than instant oats.  They also have more texture.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C/ gas mark 4.  Lightly grease a 22 cm/8.5 inch pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

    Place the oats, almond flour, flaxseed, coconut oil, maple syrup and a pinch of salt in a food processor.

    Oats, flaxseed, coconut oil and almond flour in blender bowl.

    2. Pulse a few times until all the ingredients have been incorporated and the mixture is sticky. Try not to overmix the ingredients.

    Sticky oat mixture in food processor bowl.

    3. Press ¾ of the oats mixture into the base of your pan.

    Oat base in square pan lined with parchment.

    4. In a mixing bowl combine the blueberries, lemon zest, sugar and cornstarch and stir thoroughly.

    Blueberries, flour, sugar and lemon zest in white bowl.

    5. Spread the mixture over the oat base.

    Blueberries in square pan.

    6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top, tuck into the blueberries a little by pressing gently and bake in the centre of the oven for 35 minutes.

    Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely before cutting.

    Blueberry bars recipe with crumbly topping in square pan.

    Serving suggestions

    These blueberry oatmeal bars are delicious on their own, but you can also enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt. You can serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as a healthier dessert.

    Can I mix the ingredients by hand

    Yes you can, but I recommend using a food processor if possible. It’s quicker to do and guarantees that every little oat flake will be coated in the oil and maple syrup.  If, however, you prefer to mix the ingredients using a spoon be sure to do this as thoroughly as you can until there are no dry ingredients visible.

    Top tips and FAQs

    • Do not overprocess the ingredients. They should be mixed thoroughly but still have lots of texture.
    • Make ahead: You can prepare the oat mixture, press into the pan and refrigerate (overnight). Keep the rest of the mixture in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the recipe. I do not recommend preparing the blueberry mixture ahead.
    • I used a moderate amount of sugar but you can use more if you prefer (just taste the oat mixture and add more maple syrup if needed).
    • Cool completely before serving (they will cut better).
    • These blueberry oat bars are best served on the day they are made. Leftovers can be refrigerated (but the topping will lose its crunch) for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze (unbaked) for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen until golden/lightly browned (they will need a few minutes longer in the oven when cooking from frozen).
    Side view of blueberry oatmeal bars on top of board, with white cup and blueberries in background.

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    Side view of 2 blueberry bars, with white cup and blueberries in background.

    Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Vegan)

    These delicious blueberry oatmeal bars come with a crunchy oat crumble topping and take minutes to put together. Vegan and low in sugar they are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack anytime.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 9 servings
    Calories: 255kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • 22 cm/ 8.5 inch pan

    Ingredients

    • 1¾ cups (250 g) blueberries 8.82oz, fresh or frozen
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 2½ teaspoons cornstarch/UK cornflour
    • zest of 1½ lemon
    • 4 cups (240 g) rolled oats 8.47oz
    • 6 tablespoons coconut oil runny consistency
    • 6 tablespoons maple syrup or agave/honey
    • ⅘ cup (90 g) almond flour/ground almonds 3.17oz
    • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
    • pinch of fine sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C/ gas mark 4.  Lightly grease a 22 cm/8.5 inch pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Place the oats, almond flour, flaxseed, coconut oil, maple syrup and the pinch of salt in a food processor.
      Pulse a few times until all the ingredients have been incorporated and the mixture is sticky. Do not overmix the ingredients.
    • Press ¾ of the oats mixture into the base of your pan.
    • In a mixing bowl combine the blueberries, lemon zest, sugar and cornstarch and stir thoroughly.
      Spread the mixture over the oat base.
    • Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top, tuck into the blueberries a little by pressing gently and bake in the centre of the oven for 35 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely before cutting.

    Notes

    • Do not overprocess the ingredients. They should be mixed thoroughly but still have lots of texture.
    • Make ahead: You can prepare the oat mixture, press into the pan and refrigerate (overnight). Keep the rest of the mixture in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the recipe. I do not recommend preparing the blueberry mixture ahead.
    • I used a moderate amount of sugar but you can use more if you prefer (just taste the oat mixture and add more maple syrup if needed).
    • Cool completely before serving (they will cut better).
    • These blueberry oat bars are best served on the day they are made. Leftovers can be refrigerated (but the topping will lose its crunch) for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze (unbaked) for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen until golden/lightly browned (they will need a few minutes longer in the oven when cooking from frozen).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Paola B

      October 02, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and super healthy!

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      • Monika

        October 03, 2020 at 9:11 am

        Thank you! Glad you liked it.

        Reply

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