Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Love jam so much you want to incorporate it in more foods? Me too! I made these breakfast bars on a whim after I realized the blueberries we had were too sour. And look at those layers!

Inspired by Upbeet Anisha.

Ingredients

Makes 6 pieces, you'll probably want to make more

• 3/4 c rolled oats

• 1/2 c flour

• 1/4 c coconut oil

• 5 T maple syrup

• 1/4 t cinnamon

• 1/8 t salt

• 1 1/3 c fresh blueberries

• 1 t chia seeds

• 1/2 T lemon juice

• 1/2 t cornstarch

Directions

1. Crust: Mix together oats, flour, 2 T coconut oil, 2 1/2 T maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Bake 2/3 of crust mixture in a parchment-lined loaf pan at 350˚F for 15 minutes.

2. Filling: Meanwhile, cook blueberries, 2 T coconut oil, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. When blueberries start to become soft, mash with a potato masher. Add maple syrup and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly and adjust the syrup to taste (my berries were sour to start with). Add cornstarch. Heat until mixture reaches a steady boil for 1-2 minutes. You might need to slightly increase the temperature.

3. Pour filling over cooked crust. Top with remaining crust. Bake at 350˚F for an additional 25 minutes.