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Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars

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Delicious and nostalgic Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups quick oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 ½ cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (more if berries are super tart)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients: whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  5. Create the oat mixture by pouring wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
  6. Set aside about 1 to 1 ½ cups of the oat mixture for the topping; press the rest into the bottom of your baking pan.
  7. Prepare the berry filling: mix berries with lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar.
  8. Spread the berry mixture over the pressed oat base.
  9. Top with the reserved oat mixture, crumbling it over the berries.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  11. Cool for at least 10 minutes before lifting out and slicing.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Can be frozen for three months.

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Keywords: oatmeal bars, berry dessert, easy snack, healthy treats, summer recipes

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