Description
No Bake Blueberry Oat Bars are a quick and easy wholesome snack combining fresh blueberries, rolled oats, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. These nutritious bars are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and protein, making them perfect for on-the-go snacking, lunchboxes, or a healthy energy boost without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, and vanilla extract. Warm slightly to create a smooth mixture that is easy to blend.
- Mix Oats and Chia Seeds: In a separate bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently mix the fresh blueberries into the dry ingredients, taking care not to crush them to avoid excess moisture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the oats and blueberries, stirring until every oat flake is coated and the mixture starts to clump together.
- Press Into Pan and Chill: Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined baking pan and press firmly to compact the bars. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly in the pan to prevent crumbly bars.
- Use fresh or previously thawed and drained frozen blueberries to avoid excess moisture.
- Ensure nut butter and honey are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts.
- Do not skip chilling; it helps bind the bars perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no bake, blueberry oat bars, healthy snack, gluten free snack, kid friendly, quick snack, energy bars