No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars
These No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars are a wholesome, quick, and delicious snack or breakfast option bursting with natural blueberry flavor and nutritious oats. Easy to make with no oven required, they provide a natural energy boost and are adaptable for various diets including gluten-free and vegan.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried blueberries, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir until all the dry elements are evenly mixed.
- Warm the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the nut butter with honey or maple syrup, stirring until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the oats and blueberry mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients, ensuring the mixture becomes sticky and starts holding together.
- Press Into Pan: Transfer the mixture to a lined baking dish or square pan. Use your hands or a flat spatula to firmly press the mixture evenly across the pan, compacting it as much as possible to help the bars hold their shape.
- Chill Until Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the bars feel firm to the touch. Once chilled, cut into bars or squares.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for better texture and to help bars hold together.
- Press the mixture firmly to avoid crumbling when slicing.
- Ensure thorough chilling time to solidify bars and enhance flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by tasting the wet mixture before combining.
- Store bars in an airtight container to retain freshness and chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no bake blueberry oat bars, healthy snack, gluten free, vegan option, easy breakfast, energy bars