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Breakfast Blueberry Oat Bars
There is no need to have a bland boring breakfast when you are working towards your goals.
The best way to start my day, I feel full and satisfied til lunch. Thank you! –Stacey
Breakfast really sits your day of up success, when you start the day with a balanced meal that you actually look forward to eating!
Breakfast Blueberry Oat Bars
Ingredients
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TOPPING 2 cups frozen blueberries 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp date paste 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds
BAR 2 ripe bananas 1 cup ground oats 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup date paste 1/4 cup shredded coconut flakes pinch of sea salt
DATE PASTE
6-8 pitted medjool dates 6 Tbsp warm water
*optional to add crushed nuts on top!
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees and line an 8x8 glass baking dish with parchment paper.
To make the date paste, blend the dates and water together in a food processor or high-speed blender until smooth.
To make the topping, place the frozen blueberries in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the blueberries are soft. After this, add in the vanilla and 2 Tbsp date paste; stir to combine.
To make the bars, mash the bananas until smooth in a large bowl. Add in the ground oats, whole oats, vanilla, cinnamon, remaining date paste and coconut. Mix well.
Place the mixture into the lined baking dish and spread evenly.
Add the blueberry topping on top. Make sure not to spread it fully to the sides of the dish or it will burn.
Bake for 30 minutes, checking halfway through. Bars are done with the sides are golden brown. Remove and enjoy!
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
GREAT for prep store in airtight container. ENJOY
