Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Last year I made blueberry crumble bars that were a huge hit over the spring and summer months. They have a buttery shortbread base, a layer of fresh blueberries, and a crunchy crumble topping.

But I wanted to make a version with oatmeal crumble. Because I’m pretty sure that if there’s oatmeal – then it’s breakfast approved. And because adding oatmeal creates even more delicious crunchy crumble texture. And that’s always a good thing.

Enter – blueberry oatmeal crumble bars. They have a crunchy oatmeal cookie base, a layer of extra juicy blueberries, and cinnamon oatmeal crumble on top. There’s so much texture, and the oatmeal really holds up to the juicy berries.

I’ve definitely had these for breakfast (they can’t be that much worse than sugary cereals), or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. And for whatever reason, I think they’re completely delicious cold and right from the fridge.

Ingredients

• For the Base & Crumble Topping
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats , or large flake oats (not quick oats or instant oats)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• For the Blueberry Layer
• 2 cup blueberries , fresh or frozen - see baking time adjustment if using frozen
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice , freshly squeezed (use 1 tablespoon if using frozen berries)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminium foil and grease with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, oatmeal, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Gently stir in the melted butter & egg yolk. 
3. Remove 1 cup of the mixture.
4. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. 
5. In a medium bowl mix together all the ingredients for the blueberry layer. Spoon over top of the base oatmeal cookie mixture in the pan. 
6. .......................................

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