Description
These lemon blueberry oatmeal bars feature a soft oat and almond crust layered with a sweet, tangy blueberry filling and bright lemon flavor. They make a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup blanched almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for blueberry layer)
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly combined.
- Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
- Set aside about 3/4 cup of the oat mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until slightly set.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the blueberry layer by combining blueberries, coconut sugar, lemon juice, and tapioca starch in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- Spread the blueberry filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the topping becomes lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
You can mix raspberries with the blueberries for a more complex berry flavor.
Add chopped almonds or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
Shredded coconut can be added to the crust mixture for a subtle tropical flavor.
For a sweeter finish, drizzle a light lemon glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled bars.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Reheat briefly in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds if you prefer them warm.
Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
