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Blueberry oatmeal bars made with fruit
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Blueberry Pie Bars

These soft and healthy treats have NO added sugar or oil and are sweetened only with fruit. Gluten-free and nut-free.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Fruit, Gluten-Free, Oat flour, Sugar-free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 98kcal

Ingredients

TOP AND BOTTOM LAYER:

  • 2 large ripe pears, preferably Bartlett
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 ¼ cups oats

FILLING:

  • 1 ½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup 100% organic apple juice divided
  • 1 Tablespoon arrowroot
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Process the pears until they are applesauce consistency.
  • Pulse in the applesauce, lemon juice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add in the oats and process until everything is well combined.
  • Meanwhile, heat the blueberries with three tablespoons of apple juice until boiling.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook five minutes, stirring a few times during the process.
  • In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot with the remaining tablespoon of apple juice.
  • Pour the arrowroot mix into the hot blueberries, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the vanilla and remove the pan from the heat, continuing to stir until thick.
  • Lightly oil an 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Spread about half of the batter into the bottom of the dish.
  • Top with the blueberry mixture.
  • Dollop the remaining half of the oat batter on top, similar to how you would dollop biscuit dough for chicken and dumplings.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool, cut, and enjoy!

Notes

WW points: 3

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.9g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 7g