Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

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  • Number of Servings: 9
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)1 tbsp water1 tbsp brown sugar1 tsp agave nectar2 tbsp tapioca flour2 tbsp cold water1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp lemon zest2/3 cup spelt flour1/4 cup rolled oats1/2 cup dark brown sugar1 tbsp ground flaxseed1/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup water2 tbsp canola oil1 tsp maple extract (optional)1/4 cup large-flake or rolled oats
Directions
In a saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar and agave and place over medium heat.
Cover and cook until berries pop and soften, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
In a small dish combine tapioca flour, cold water and lemon juice. Stir into the berries and cook until thick and clear, about 2 minutes.
Stir in lemon zest and cool completely.
Preheat oven to 350F, grease a 9" square pan.
In a bowl, combine spelt flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring well.
Add water, oil and maple extract (if using), stir to form a slightly sticky "pressable" mixture.
Press dough into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
Add cooled blueberry mixture, spreading to the edges of the crust.
Top with remaining 1/4 cup large flake oats.
Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely (ideally chill) before cutting.

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 9
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 145.8
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 51.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

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