Blueberry Snack Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Base
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 cup plain flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup rolled oats
→ Wet Ingredients
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6 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted)
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
→ Filling
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 cup of fresh blueberries
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab an 8-inch square pan and line it with parchment paper, making sure to leave some overhang so you can pull the bars out easily later.
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Stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vanilla and melted butter, then stir until it forms a crumbly dough.
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Take half of your crumb mixture and press it down evenly into the lined pan, making sure it’s nice and firm.
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Toss the blueberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until everything’s coated thoroughly. Pour this mixture over the base layer.
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Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture on top of the berries and press it down gently to keep it in place.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top looks golden and the blueberries are bubbling. Let it cool completely in the pan before lifting it out using the parchment paper, then slice it into squares.
# Notes:
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If you want a zingy twist, add the zest of one lemon to the blueberry filling.
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For a nutty crunch, swap in some almond meal for part of the flour.
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Stored in an airtight container, these squares stay fresh for roughly 5 days.