Blueberry Oat Bars Recipe

ingredients

1 3/4 cup oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice

directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 11- x 7-inch glass baking dish.

Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, nuts, baking soda and salt. Add margarine, mixing until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared dish. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine blueberries, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, simmer 2 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Combine remaining 1 tablespoon water, cornstarch, and lemon juice; mix well. Gradually stir into blueberry mixture. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds or until thickened. Spread over partially baked base to within 1/4 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on wire rack; cut into bars. Store tightly covered.

nutrition data

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reviews & comments

Kellyparker1021 REVIEW:
December 25, 2018

Made these last night! These are terrific! Delicious, easy to make, and a crowd pleaser! Yummy with vanilla ice cream!
jewelntexas REVIEW:
June 27, 2010

These are my teenage son's absolute favorite treat. He ask for them all the time.
Guest Foodie January 25, 2009

My husband and I made these together for Saturday breakfast and served the remainder for Sunday lunch dessert. We used one-half cup brown sugar so they wouldn't be too sweet. Everyone loved them!