These Healthy Oatmeal Bars are moist blueberry almond oatmeal bars packed with 6 grams of protein and a lot of fiber to keep you full in the morning. They are egg-free, refined sugar-free, use only wholesome ingredients, and taste like a blueberry coffee cake.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Lightly oil the pan with cooking oil spray.
In a mixing bowl, whisk almond butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
Add coconut sugar, flour, oats, and baking powder. Use a rubber spatula to stir and form a thick sticky batter.
Fold in the blueberries and half the amount of sliced almonds, and stir to evenly incorporate them.
Pour the batter in the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining sliced almonds on top.
Bake the bars for 35-40 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few or no crumbs.
Let them cool down in the pan for 15 minutes, then on a cooling rack.
Notes
Note 1: Or natural peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.Note 2: Any crystal sweetener like unrefined cane sugar, demerara, or muscovado sugar works.Note 3: For a gluten-free option use all-purpose gluten-free flour.Note 4: Quick oats work as well.Note 5: Any milk can be used including soy milk, oat milk, or dairy if you use it in your kitchen, we don't.Note 6: Any other berries can be used, fresh, or frozen no need to thaw. Try mixed berries like fresh raspberries, boysenberries, or strawberries.Note 7: Swap the sliced almonds for shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, or pecans or skip for a nut-free option.Storage: Store the bars in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.