Healthy Blueberry Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
thawed slightly
- 1/3 cup nuts
walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews
- 1 ¾ cup rolled oats
divided
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup quartered dates
- 2 tablespoons butter
or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
Directions
- 1
Measure the frozen blueberries into a bowl and let them sit on the counter while proceeding with the recipe.
- 2
Heat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving extra on 2 sides to act as handles to remove bars (alternately, you can grease the pan and cut the bars in the pan).
- 3
Chop nuts for the topping: add them to the bowl of a food processor and whir until fine. Scrape into a small bowl for later.
- 4
Into the food processor, measure 1 cup of the rolled oats and whir until fine to make oat flour, about 15 seconds. To the oat flour add the almond flour and salt and pulse a couple times to mix.
- 5
Add the dates to the mixture in the processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Add butter or oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and egg. Process about 15 seconds until mixture starts to come together. Add remaining 3/4 cup of oats and pulse about 10 times to mix.
- 6
Toss the thawing blueberries into processor and pulse a few times. The mixture will turn purple in areas, but should still have some whole berries remaining.
- 7
Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down to spread evenly. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts and press lightly down to help adhere to the bars.
- 8
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until just starting to brown around the edges. Place pan on a wired rack to cool completely before cutting (or set in the freezer for about an hour to hurry it along).
- 9
Cut the bars into 16 regular square bars or cut once down the middle and then the opposite way 6 times to create 12 longer bars.
- 10
Store in the fridge for 1 week and freeze for up to 3 months.
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About this Recipe
Craving a wholesome, satisfying treat that doubles as a guilt-free breakfast or snack? These Healthy Blueberry Bars are your new go-to, delivering delicious fruit flavor with real food ingredients that make every bite count.
What makes these blueberry bars shine is their smart use of natural sweetness from dates and a touch of maple syrup, creating a balanced flavor profile without relying on refined sugars. This recipe cleverly combines rolled oats and almond flour for a naturally gluten-free base that's both tender and satisfying, making it a perfect choice for those seeking real food options.
You can expect a truly delightful bite into a bar that's soft and moist yet holds its shape beautifully, bursting with the sweet, slightly tart taste of blueberries. The combination of finely ground nuts and rolled oats provides a satisfying texture that's neither too crumbly nor too dense. With natural sweeteners like dates and maple syrup, these bars offer a comforting, wholesome sweetness that perfectly complements the fruit without being overly sugary. This is an easy, straightforward baking project that yields a consistently satisfying result, perfect for a quick, nourishing breakfast on the go or a wholesome afternoon snack.
Feel free to personalize these healthy blueberry bars to your liking. You can easily swap the nuts, choosing from walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews for the nutty base, depending on what you have on hand or prefer. Both butter or coconut oil work beautifully for the fat component, offering slightly different nuanced flavors and catering to dietary preferences. While dates and maple syrup are core to this recipe's natural sweetness, you can use honey as an alternative to maple syrup if preferred.
These versatile blueberry bars are ideal for meal prepping healthy snacks throughout the week or for a quick, wholesome breakfast on busy mornings. They also make a lovely addition to a brunch spread or a packed lunchbox.