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No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars

No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars: Your New Favorite Snack Delight

Discover the joy of making No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars – a healthy, gluten-free snack delight that’s easy to prepare and deliciously chewy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats quick oats can be used for a softer texture, but may result in mushier bars
  • 1 cup almond flour or oat flour; substituting with white flour will change the flavor and make them not gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil butter or another oil can work as alternatives
  • 1/2 cup nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew; sunbutter makes a great nut-free replacement
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract can be omitted if you don’t have it on hand
For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries dried blueberries can be used for a longer shelf life
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder; omit if using fresh berries
Finishing Touches
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the baking pan by lining an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring it hangs over the edges.
  2. Make the blueberry filling by combining fresh or frozen blueberries, honey (or maple syrup), and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Prepare the oat mixture by combining gluten-free rolled oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, remaining honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Assemble the mixture by spreading two-thirds of the oat mixture into the lined baking pan, layering the cooled blueberry filling on top, followed by the remaining oat mixture.
  5. Chill to firm up by covering the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  6. Slice and serve by carefully lifting the bars out of the pan and slicing into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use certified gluten-free oats for safety. Customize ingredients based on taste preferences, and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze individually for up to 2 months.

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