Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

I've always believed in the power of simple pleasures, and nothing proves my point quite like blueberry oatmeal bars. Every bite of these easy oatmeal bars unlocks a world where juicy blueberries meet a crumbly mixture, creating an irresistible blend. These bars are a canvas for the natural sugars and blueberry flavor to shine. These delicious bars indulge your sweet tooth making them a favorite no matter the time of year or occasion. 

The Simplicity of Ingredients

These easy oatmeal bars have juicy blueberries, a smidgen of lemon juice. , and a touch of vanilla extract. The great thing about blueberries, unlike other fruits you might pick for a recipe, is their readiness. No slicing, dicing, or pre-cooking required. They're perfect for tossing in, fresh from your grocery store or, if you're lucky, your own blueberry picking adventure. The addition of all-purpose flour and melted butter binds everything together, creating a crumbly mixture that crisps beautifully in the oven. Imagine pulling these blueberry oatmeal bars out, the scent of cooked berries mingling with a hint of lemon zest wafting through your kitchen. Now that's a simple pleasure. 

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Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• quick-cooking oats
•  white sugar 
• baking powder
• salted butter
• cream cheese
• large eggs
• fresh lemon juice
• vanilla extract
• fresh blueberries
• Garnish: Confectioner's Sugar

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Instructions

Equipment

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Storage

Store the wet ingredients (lettuce, tomato, onion) separately from the dry ingredients (buns) in the fridge, and recombine when ready. Good for 2-3 days.

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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

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Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ⅔ cups sugar divided
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅔ cup salted butter melted
• 2 {8-ounce} packages cream cheese softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• Garnish: Confectioner's Sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss together 1 ¼ cups flour, oats, ⅔ cup sugar, baking powder, and butter. Lightly press oat mixture into the bottom of prepared dish. Bake until crust begins to brown around edges, approximately 15 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add remaining 1 cup sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons flour; beat until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Spread blueberries over cooled crust; pour cream cheese mixture over blueberries.
• Bake until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge of baking dish comes out clean and the center feels firm when lightly touched, approximately 40 minutes. Let cool for 2 hours on a wire rack.
• Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, approximately 3 hours. Cut into squares. Garnish with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.

As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.

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Author: Mary Beth