Setting the BAR high for the breakfast rush.

I love fresh blueberries, but if you have to use frozen, especially during the offseason and fo cooking, go ahead! In fact, I went to Costco and bought a big bag of frozen berries and they were cheaper than the fresh.

Note to self: save the fresh berries for things like crepes, salads, pavlovas, and use the frozen for things I am baking!

Blueberry Crumble Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 c. Old Fashioned Oatmeal
• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. butter (2 sticks)
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• OPTIONAL – 4 Tablespoons dry peanut butter powder
• 3 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. corn starch

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl combine the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Melt the butter, and pour over the oatmeal mixture.
4. Mix until incorporated and crumbly. Press 2/3 of the oatmeal mixture into a 9×13 pan, saving the other 1/3 for the topping.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
6. Mix until the blueberries are evenly coated with the sugar and cornstarch.
7. Pour over the bottom crust.
8. Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the blueberries.
9. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting.

Quick Tip: If freezing, cut and cool completely. Wrap with Saran wrap or parchment paper. Put into a large ziplock bag and keep in freezer. Take out as needed.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Erin and Delightful E Made.