4 Ingredient Healthier Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
These 4 Ingredient Healthier Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are a simple and delicious snack made with ripe bananas, oats, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries.
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- blender
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups mashed very ripe bananas about 3 large bananas
- 2.5 cups quick oats make sure to use quick oats
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or more as needed to taste
- 1.25 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- Add mashed bananas, quick oats and maple syrup to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a spatula until everything is evenly combined. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired. The mixture should be thick and moist.
- Divide the oat mixture in half. Add one half to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Blend blueberries in a small high powered blender until it becomes a thick liquid. Carefully pour the blueberry puree over the oat mixture and spread it evenly.
- Place the remaining oat mixture on parchment paper, shape it into a thin square to cover the blueberry puree. Use a spatula to lift and place the oat mixture crust on top of the blueberry puree.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool fully before cutting and serving.
Notes
These bars are lightly sweetened; add more maple syrup or sugar to taste. Finely mash bananas, using a whisk for fewer lumps. Use quick oats for better binding.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 0.4mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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