These Blueberry Almond Oat Squares are a delightful and nutritious option for a healthy dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, almonds, and fresh blueberries, they offer a satisfying treat without the guilt.
This recipe is straightforward and perfect for meal prep, making it easy to enjoy a healthy dessert throughout the week.
Healthy Blueberry Almond Oat Squares Recipe
These oat squares feature a chewy texture with the natural sweetness of blueberries and the crunch of almonds. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding approximately 12 squares.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the squares to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 squares
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g