Homemade Blueberry and Oat Breakfast Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries and chopped nuts if using.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down gently to ensure it's compact.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the edges of the parchment paper. Cut into bars and enjoy!

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