Description
These No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars are a quick, wholesome, and delicious snack combining the natural sweetness of blueberries with hearty oats. Perfect for breakfast on the go or a midday boost, they require no oven and are packed with nutritious ingredients like nut butter, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the wet mixture: In a large bowl, combine nut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Warm gently if needed to achieve a smooth, blendable consistency, then stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Add the dry ingredients: Mix rolled oats and chia seeds into the wet mixture, stirring until fully coated. Gently fold in fresh or frozen blueberries, taking care not to crush them too much.
- Press into a pan: Grease or line a small rectangular pan with parchment paper, then transfer the mixture and press it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spatula or your hands.
- Chill and set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set and firm up properly before slicing into squares or rectangles.
- Slice and enjoy: Once firm, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into desired sizes and serve immediately or store for later snacking.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture.
- Fold in blueberries gently to keep their shape and avoid a purple-tinted batter.
- Chill bars for at least 1 hour to prevent crumbling when cutting.
- Adjust the amount of nut butter and honey for the right binding consistency.
- Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Baking / Refrigeration
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if divided into 9 bars)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no bake, blueberry oat bars, healthy snack, gluten free, quick snack, breakfast bars, no oven