Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Whip up homemade Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars packed with juicy berries and wholesome oats. Easy, healthy, and perfect for on-the-go mornings!
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (or 1½ cups oats + ½ cup oat flour)
⅓ cup coconut sugar (or ¼ cup brown/granulated sugar)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup melted coconut oil (or neutral oil)
2 tbsp chia seeds (or flaxseed meal)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Add‑Ins: ¼ cup chopped nuts, 2 tbsp seeds, cinnamon, or vanilla
Instructions
Preheat & Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, stir together oats (and oat flour), coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Pour in melted coconut oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in chia seeds and lemon zest.
- Stir until mixture forms a coarse, slightly sticky dough.
Fold in Blueberries
- Gently fold blueberries into the dough, keeping berries as whole as possible.
Press into Pan
- Transfer dough to prepared pan.
- Press firmly into an even layer using a spatula or fingertips.
Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until edges are light golden and center is set.
- Avoid overbaking to keep bars tender.
Cool
- Let bars cool in the pan for 15 minutes to firm up.
Slice & Serve
- Lift bars out via parchment, place on a cutting board, and slice into 9 bars.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store cooled bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
