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No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars

No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars

  • Author: Eric
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars are a quick, nutritious, and delicious snack packed with wholesome oats, fresh blueberries, and natural sweeteners. These bars offer a perfect balance of chewy texture and juicy fruit bursts, making them an ideal energizing breakfast or grab-and-go snack without the need for baking.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond butter (plant-based)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the almond butter (plant-based), maple syrup (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Stir until smooth and fully incorporated, creating a luscious, binding mixture.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, fresh blueberries, chia seeds, and natural gelling agent. Toss gently to distribute everything evenly without crushing the berries.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir carefully. Use a spatula to fold everything together, ensuring the oats and blueberries are coated well, but berries remain somewhat intact.
  4. Press Into the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Transfer the oat mixture into the pan and press down firmly using the back of a spoon or your hands. Pressing firmly is key to ensuring the bars hold together when cut.
  5. Chill Until Firm: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or until the bars have set completely. The natural gelling agent combined with the chia seeds work their magic in this cooling step, resulting in bars that slice cleanly.
  6. Slice and Serve: Once firm, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper edges. Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy immediately, or package them for a grab-and-go snack anytime.

Notes

  • Use fresh and firm blueberries to prevent excess moisture that could make the bars soggy.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold their shape.
  • Adjust sweetness by tasting the wet mixture before combining and adding more maple syrup (natural) if desired.
  • Chill for at least two hours or overnight for firmer bars.
  • Use a warm knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean before slicing for clean edges.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: no bake bars, blueberry oat bars, healthy snack, vegan snack, gluten free snack, plant-based snack

Find it online: https://smartmealsguide.com/no-bake-blueberry-oat-bars/