Blueberry + Lemon Oat Bars

It’s Coach Amie back with Forking Made Easy: a collection of easy-to-follow recipes to make eating healthy taste good. This week’s menu features: Blueberry + Lemon Oat Bars. Full recipe is posted below.

Blueberry + Lemon Oat Bars

(makes four servings)

• 1 1/3 cups rolled oats

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/2 cup almond milk

• 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh-squeezed

• zest of 1 lemon

• 4 eggs

• 2 cups fresh blueberries

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray.

2. Combine oats, baking powder, maple syrup, almond milk, lemon juice, and egg in a blender. Pulse until combined and it resembles a batter-like consistency.

3. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with fresh blueberries (gently push into the top) and lemon zest.

4. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing into 4 pieces.