These Blueberry Lemon Chewy Oat Bars are a delightful and nutritious treat that makes for a perfect portable snack. Packed with whole grain oats and bursting with fresh blueberry and zesty lemon flavors, they are reminiscent of bakery-style goodies.

Ideal for spring, these oat bars are not only delicious but also freezer-friendly, allowing you to prepare a batch ahead of time for quick snacks or breakfast on the go.

Easy Blueberry Lemon Oat Bars Recipe

These chewy oat bars combine wholesome ingredients like oats, honey, and fresh blueberries, creating a satisfying snack that is both healthy and indulgent. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields 12 bars.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 25g