Easy No-Bake Glazed Blueberry Oat Bars

Easy No-Bake Glazed Blueberry Oat Bars on cutting board

Easy No-Bake Glazed Blueberry Oat Bars

You don’t need packaged bars. You’re a kitchen genius. And you’ll love these easy no-bake glazed blueberry oat bars! They’re healthy and a good source of fiber. Kids and adults are into them. And they make a tasty, on-the-go snack. Whip up easy no-bake glazed blueberry oat bars for your next road trip – or anytime, really. No occasion required.

Ingredients for Blueberry Oat Bars

  • 2 cups blueberries, divided
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 1⁄2 cup almonds, sliced and toasted
  • 1⁄4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice or water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup blueberries, oats, dates, almonds, chia seeds, orange zest and cinnamon and process until mixture is sticky and holds together.
  3. Stir in remaining 1 cup blueberries.
  4. Press into prepared pan and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
  5. Combine confectioners’ sugar and orange juice and drizzle over top if desired.
  6. Cut into 16 bars.

Recipe courtesy of U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.

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