Blackberry Lemon Oat Bars
Delicious small-batch bars that combine juicy blackberries with a bright lemon flavor and hearty oats, perfect for a sweet snack without the commitment of a full batch.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Old fashioned oats Quick oats work in a pinch, but the texture is softer.
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Light brown sugar White sugar can be used instead.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted Coconut oil can work too.
- 1 large Egg yolk Helps bind without making a big batch.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh is best, but bottled works.
- 1 cup Blackberries Fresh or frozen. Do not thaw if frozen.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your loaf pan or 8x8 pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla (if using).
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the blackberries gently.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center looks set.
- Let cool fully in the pan before slicing.
Notes
These bars can be stored on the counter for 1-2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months. Bake a batch, cool completely, slice, and then freeze half to avoid overeating.