Description
Delicious and nutritious Blueberry Oat Bars featuring a homemade blueberry chia jam layered between a wholesome oat and peanut butter base, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack option. These bars blend the natural sweetness of blueberries and maple syrup with the heartiness of oats and peanut butter, all set by chilling in the refrigerator—no baking required.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Jam
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Oat Bar Base and Topping
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup oat flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Cover a 5’’x9’’ loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges for easy removal later.
- Make Blueberry Chia Jam: Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add blueberries, water, and chia seeds. Bring the mixture to a boil, then mash the blueberries and let the water evaporate until the jam thickens. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- Mix Oat Base: In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and peanut butter until smooth. Add rolled oats and oat flour, mixing thoroughly to form a cohesive oat mixture.
- Form Base Layer: Place two-thirds of the oat mixture into the lined loaf pan, pressing it firmly and evenly across the bottom to create a solid base layer.
- Add Jam Layer: Spread the cooled blueberry chia jam evenly over the oat base layer.
- Add Crumble Topping: Crumble the remaining oat mixture with your fingers and scatter it over the blueberry jam, then press gently with a spoon to compact and cover the jam as much as possible.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the loaf pan for at least 3 to 4 hours to allow the bars to fully set and firm up.
- Slice and Store: Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper edges and cut into 8 equal-sized bars. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries for the jam. If using frozen, do not thaw before cooking.
- Pressing the oat mixture firmly ensures the bars hold together well after chilling.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or another preferred alternative.
- These bars are best stored refrigerated and consumed within a week for optimal freshness.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon to the oat mixture can enhance the flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
