Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Blender Bars | Healthy Breakfast Idea

If I see blueberries in any dish on a menu, I’m probably going to order it. I’m a total blueberry lover! Throw them into pancakes, muffins, cakes, you name it. They’re one of my favorite fruits, and I’m so excited to watch the new blueberry bushes I bought for myself grow this summer. My guest bedroom is currently filled with potted fruit plants since that space gets the most sunlight. It’s how I get my little gardening fix in the middle of winter. I’m hoping they produce enough to toss into all my dishes, especially summer salads! I go through almost four pints of blueberries a week, so growing my own might be my best investment yet.

Being pregnant, I sometimes get these wild hunger pangs out of nowhere. I love having something healthy in the fridge, because if I don’t, I’ll grab the quickest snack like chips, chocolate candies, whatever is lying around. I’d been making my chocolate blender bars for a while to help with those moments, but when I ran out of chocolate chips, I decided to try a blueberry version instead. I’m obsessed. If you’re a blueberry fan, you need to try them! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, eggs, cinnamon, honey, banana, almond butter, blueberries, and almond milk.

*update on this blog! My son is 3 1/2 and LOVES these so much! 

These blueberry blender bars are perfect to keep in the fridge for on-the-go moments or to make your morning routine a little easier. It truly doesn’t get more simple than tossing everything into a blender, pouring it into a pan, and baking. There’s no way to mess this recipe up, and it’s a great one to make with your kids. I always loved eating the foods I helped my mom bake when I was little. One of my favorite things about her parenting is how she always involved me in whatever she was doing and it made me feel so important. I think that’s where my love for gardening and cooking started. She’d spend her weekends in overalls, completely covered in mud, and I’d be right next to her with my little shovel and watering can.

I love the simple ingredients in this recipe, and chances are you already have most of them in your kitchen.

Ingredients + Simple Swaps

• Oats – Quick oats or whole oats both work.
• Almond Milk – Any milk alternative will work in this recipe.
• Extra-Ripened Banana
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla
• Almond Butter – Any nut butter works as a substitute.
• Blueberries – You can also use cranberries, white chocolate chips, raspberries, raisins, or any mix-in you love.
• Honey – Or your preferred sweetener.
• Egg – I haven’t tested this recipe with egg substitutes.
• Baking Powder
• Sea Salt

Watch the recipe video below to see how easy these are bars are to make!

How to Make Blueberry Blender Bars (Easy Step-by-Step)

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Add the almond milk, banana, honey, almond butter, vanilla, egg, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt to a blender. Blend on medium-low, scraping down the sides as needed, until everything is combined and don’t over-blend; you should still see small oat pieces.

Fold the blueberries into the batter, then pour it into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish. Add a few extra blueberries on top and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you’re using a different pan size, adjust the baking time accordingly.

Let the bars cool for about 45 minutes before slicing. These healthy blueberry breakfast bars are perfect for meal prep, grab-and-go snacks, or a nutritious morning option!

These bars are super filling, and I love pairing them with Greek yogurt and my morning iced coffee. I’m telling you, as fellow blueberry lovers, you’re going to fall madly in love with these. I’m stuffing my face with one as I type this. They taste just like the perfect blueberry muffin…but in bar form.

I’m thinking about making a blender banana bread for my next recipe post. I have so many bananas to use up this week, and sometimes I just don’t feel like pulling out the big mixer. Using the blender would be so much more convenient! Plus, making banana bread with oats instead of flour sounds like the ideal morning snack. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes!

Questions for you

1. What is one ingredient you look for on a menu?
2. Do you have any goals set for the new year?
3. What kind of recipes/blog posts would you like to see from me in 2022?