Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
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Serves
| 12 |
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Prep time
| 10 minutes |
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Cook time
| 40 minutes |
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Total time
| 50 minutes |
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Dietary
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Vegetarian
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Meal type
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Dessert
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Misc
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Child Friendly
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From book
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Adapted from Deceptively Delicious
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These blueberry oatmeal bars have a hidden ingredient...spinach! You would never know that these decedant dessert bars have an extra boost of nutrients!
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cups Smart Balance spread
- 1 cup low-sugar blueberry preserves
- 1/2 cup spinach puree
Directions
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Step 1
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| Preheat oven to 375F. Spray an 8x8-inch pan. |
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Step 2
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| In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and nuts. Quickly cut margarine into dry ingredients until mixture is no longer powdery, do not over mix. |
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Step 3
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| Set aside ½ of oat mix; press the rest firmly into pan. Bake until lightly brown on edges ~15 mins (not fully baked). |
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Step 4
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| Mix the puree and the preserves in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the partially baked layer, then sprinkle with the reserved oat mix. Bake until topping is slightly brown ~25 mins. Let cool before cutting. |
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