Blueberry oat bars recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups oats, divided
• ½ cup almonds, chopped
• pinch of salt
• ½ cup dates, pitted
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. In a food processor, combine 1 cup oats, almonds, and salt. Process until oats reach a sandy consistency.
2. Add dates, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Process for another 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a new bowl and gently fold in blueberries and remaining 1 cup oats. Mix until sticky and incorporated. The bars will take on a purple hue.
3. Press down mixture in a parchment covered 20 × 20 cm square pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars. For rapid cooling, transfer directly to the freezer for 15 minutes or so.

Photo: Nataliya Arzamasova