Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

These Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars are a quick and easy breakfast or snack option. They’re easy to make and freeze well!

Hi friends!

I’ve got a super easy new recipe to share today! I’ve been loving these Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars as a quick snack after my morning workout lately. Summer blueberry season is almost here and you’re definitely going to want to try this one! (If you prefer muffins, try my Healthy Blueberry Muffins!)

Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

These bars are:

• Easy to make – Just one bowl to clean!
• Great for meal prep – Make a batch and enjoy them all week long.
• Freezer -friendly – If you don’t think you’ll eat them all, freeze half for later!
• Kid-friendly – Simple flavors, no crazy ingredients and still a snack you can feel good about kids eating.

Best Oats for Breakfast Bars

I prefer to make these bars with quick oats. They’re the same as rolled oats or old fashioned oats, just rolled flatter and chopped smaller so you get a boost of fiber and other nutrients but they’re less noticeable in baked goods like these bars.

Fresh vs Frozen Blueberries

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. No need to thaw before using, just throw them in frozen. You can also use wild blueberries (a smaller variety) if you prefer.

How To Keep Oatmeal Breakfast Bars from Falling Apart

While many bars can be a bit on the crumbly side, these hold up fairly well. My best tip is to let them cool completely before cutting. Attempting to cut them while warm will leave you with a crumbly mess.

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Protein Boost Options

These bars are made with Greek yogurt which gives them a nice little boost of protein, but as always, adding hemp seeds to baked goods is one of my favorite ways to add a little extra protein. You can learn more about hemp seeds in my Super Seeds Guide! Or try topping these bars with a little Greek yogurt drizzle.

Sweetener Swaps

I make these bars with sugar. But you could also try with maple syrup or honey. To cut back on the added sugar you could also try replacing some or all of the sugar with mashed banana or more applesauce.

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Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bar Variations

Lemon

To add a lemon twist, try grating in some lemon zest and the juice from one lemon or making a lemon glaze. (You might also like my Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread)

Cinnamon

This recipe already includes 2 tsp of cinnamon but feel free to bump it up if you’re a cinnamon lover. Or sprinkle a cinnamon/sugar mixture on top before baking!

Almond

If you’re feeling fancy, swap the vanilla extract for some almond extract!

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

To make these bars gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and flax if needed and swap the flour with a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend. I like King Arthur Measure for Measure.

Toddler-Friendly Breakfast Bars

If I were making these for a toddler, I would use wild blueberries because they’re smaller and bake them in mini muffin tins. Mini muffins are less messy and easier for little hands to hold. I would also swap the maple syrup for mashed banana or applesauce.

High Fiber Breakfast Bar

Using white whole wheat flour can help increase the amount of fiber in these bars. They get a nice boost of fiber from the 1/3 cup ground flaxseeds as well. You could also add a few tablespoons of chia seeds.

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How To Store and Freeze Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

These bars can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days but they are fairly moist and if the weather is warm they can grow mold fairly quickly. You can either freeze half right after you make them and pull them out later in the week or store them in the fridge and warm them up in the microwave.

To freeze, let the pan cool completely, cut into bars and place in a freezer-safe bag. To thaw, place on the counter at room temperature or microwave 15-30 seconds.

How To Serve Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

To serve these bars for breakfast or at snack time, I like to pair with some protein. Try serving a bar with a serving of yogurt and some fresh fruit, or crumbling over yogurt to make a parfait. Or serve with eggs and toast or a breakfast sandwich. To keep it super simple, serve with a glass of milk.

Dairy-Free Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

To make this recipe dairy-free you could try swapping the yogurt for your favorite dairy-free yogurt. Or try using almond or soy milk to replace the yogurt.

Why These Bars are Better Than Store-Bought Breakfast Bars

We love these homemade bars because we can control the ingredients use. They’re fairly low in added sugar, get a boost of fiber from the oats and flax and are easy to make!

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Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars Recipe

Here’s the recipe I use:

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Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars FAQs

How do you make blueberry oat breakfast bars?

To make these bars, simply mix the wet ingredients in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients besides the blueberries and stir to combine. Then gently mix in the blueberries. Spread into a pan and bake, then let cool completely before cutting!

Can you use frozen blueberries in oatmeal breakfast bars?

Yes! You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe.

Are blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars healthy?

These bars are a great addition to a healthy breakfast or snack. They’re low in added sugar and get some fiber from the oats and ground flax!

What kind of oats work best for breakfast bars?

You can use either quick oats or rolled oats for this recipe. Rolled oats will be more noticeable within the bars while quick oats will blend in better with the flour.

Can blueberry oat breakfast bars be frozen?

Yes. To freeze, let the bars cool completely. Then cut into bars and place in a freezer-safe bag.

Can you make blueberry breakfast bars gluten-free?

To make these bars gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the flour and make sure you’re using certified gluten-free oats and ground flax if needed.

How long do oatmeal breakfast bars last in the fridge?

You can store these bars in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Can you make blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars without eggs?

To make these bars without the eggs, you can try using flax eggs. Here’s how to make a flax egg.

Can toddlers eat blueberry oat breakfast bars?

Yes, toddlers can certainly eat these breakfast bars. To make them less messy, you could try baking them as mini muffins.

How do you make breakfast bars higher in protein?

You can add hemp seeds to the recipe to add extra protein, stir in some extra nuts or seeds or even grind up some pumpkin seeds and mix those in to make them less noticeable.

Can you make baked blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars dairy-free?

To make these bars dairy-free, replace the Greek yogurt with your favorite non-dairy yogurt or try dairy-free milk instead.

Can you add nuts or seeds to blueberry oat bars?

Yes! Feel free to mix in whatever nuts or seeds you like!

How do you store homemade blueberry breakfast bars?

These bars can be stored on the counter for 2-3 days but since they are moist, if the room temperature is warm, it may be best to store them in a container in the fridge.

Can you make blueberry breakfast bars with quick oats?

Yes! I prefer to make these bars with quick oats because they blend in and are less noticeable than rolled oats.

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Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–