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Blueberry Crumble Bars with Oats

Blueberry Crumble Bars with Oats for a Summer Delight

Delightful Blueberry Crumble Bars with Oats, combining fresh blueberries and a buttery oat crumble, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used if in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened but still cool.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Both light and dark varieties work.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the blueberry filling.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sift for a lighter texture.
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Using frozen berries may alter the texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens blueberry flavor.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork or pastry cutter
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Blend in butter and vanilla until it resembles coarse sand.
  3. Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Spread the blueberry mixture over the baked crust, crumble remaining mixture on top, and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Always choose fresh blueberries for rich flavor; allow bars to cool completely before slicing to hold shape.

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