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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 35 minsServings:9

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:1 hr 35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:9

Servings:

9

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Ingredients for the lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats½cupchopped toasted almondsplus2tablespoons,divided1teaspoonbaking powder¼teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonbaking soda½cupwell-stirred coconut milkorlow-fat milk4½tablespoonshoney¼cupunsweetened applesauce1largeegg, at room temperature1largeegg white, at room temperature1tablespoongrated lemon zest1teaspoonvanilla extract1cupfresh blueberries, divided

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Ingredients

2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats

½cupchopped toasted almondsplus2tablespoons,divided

1teaspoonbaking powder

¼teaspoonsalt

⅛teaspoonbaking soda

½cupwell-stirred coconut milkorlow-fat milk

4½tablespoonshoney

¼cupunsweetened applesauce

1largeegg, at room temperature

1largeegg white, at room temperature

1tablespoongrated lemon zest

1teaspoonvanilla extract

1cupfresh blueberries, divided

DirectionsStir oats, 1/2 cup almonds, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk coconut milk (or low-fat milk), honey, applesauce, egg, egg white, lemon zest and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in 2/3 cup blueberries. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfMeanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfSpread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup blueberries and 2 tablespoons almonds, pressing gently into the surface.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfBake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhangs as handles, remove from the pan and cut into 9 bars using a sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature or gently reheat in the microwave before serving.EquipmentParchment paperOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Directions

Stir oats, 1/2 cup almonds, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk coconut milk (or low-fat milk), honey, applesauce, egg, egg white, lemon zest and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in 2/3 cup blueberries. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfMeanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfSpread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup blueberries and 2 tablespoons almonds, pressing gently into the surface.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfBake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhangs as handles, remove from the pan and cut into 9 bars using a sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfTo make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature or gently reheat in the microwave before serving.EquipmentParchment paper

Stir oats, 1/2 cup almonds, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk coconut milk (or low-fat milk), honey, applesauce, egg, egg white, lemon zest and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in 2/3 cup blueberries. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Dry and wet ingredients for the lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars recipe in a mixing bowl

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.

A square baking pan lined with parchment paper

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup blueberries and 2 tablespoons almonds, pressing gently into the surface.

Ingredients for the lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars recipe pressed into a square baking pan

Bake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhangs as handles, remove from the pan and cut into 9 bars using a sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars on a blue serving plate

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature or gently reheat in the microwave before serving.

Equipment

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)192Calories6gFat29gCarbs6gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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