Blueberry Crumb Bars

Vegetarian
Blueberry Crumb Bars
45 min.
24
145kcal

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Looking for a delightful and vegetarian-friendly treat that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these delectable Blueberry Crumb Bars! Ideal for serving at your next antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer spread, these bars are sure to impress your guests with their irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Best of all, they're ready in just 45 minutes, making them a fantastic option for both casual gatherings and more formal events.

Each bar boasts a scrumptious 145 calories, crafted from a blend of fresh blueberries (or their frozen counterparts), golden brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, and a hint of ground cinnamon. The base of these bars is a buttery, crumbly crust that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy blueberry filling. But it's the crunchy, almond-studded crumb topping that truly elevates this recipe to new heights, adding a satisfying texture and a subtle nutty flavor that complements the blueberries beautifully.

To ensure the best possible outcome, this recipe calls for a few essential pieces of equipment, including a bowl, frying pan, oven, whisk, and baking pan. And while these Blueberry Crumb Bars are best enjoyed on the day they're baked, you can get a head start by preparing the crust and crumb topping up to two days in advance. Simply cover them separately and chill until ready to use, then follow the instructions to assemble and bake for a stunning, homemade treat that's sure to please.

Whether you're an experienced baker or a cooking enthusiast just starting out, these Blueberry Crumb Bars are a must-try addition to your repertoire. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a blueberry-packed, crumb-topped masterpiece that's sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon flour 
  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • 15 ounces blueberries fresh frozen thaw (do not )
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup rolled oats 
  • 10 ounces blueberries 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter bottomof 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour,oats, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in large bowl.
  3. Add 1 cup butter; rub in with fingertips untilmixture sticks together in small clumps.
  4. Transfer 2 cups to medium bowl; mix inalmonds and reserve for topping.
  5. Press remaining crumb mixture evenlyonto bottom of prepared pan.
  6. Bake crustuntil golden and just firm to touch, about 22minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
  7. Mix all ingredients in mediumbowl.
  8. Spread evenly over crust in pan, thensprinkle reserved topping over.
  9. Bake bars until filling bubbles thickly atedges and topping is golden brown, about 40minutes; cool in pan on rack.
  10. Cut lengthwiseinto 4 strips, then cut each strip into 6pieces, forming 24 bars.
  11. These bars are bestenjoyed on the day they’re baked. If you'dlike to get a head start on the recipe, thecrust and crumb topping can be made twodays ahead. Cover separately and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein3.18%
Fat53.6%
Carbs43.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.75
Glycemic Load
2.4
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.0000000194363%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.55mg
Petunidin
9.31mg
Delphinidin
10.46mg
Malvidin
19.96mg
Peonidin
5.99mg
Catechin
1.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
2.27mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:144.57kcal
7.23%
Fat:8.95g
13.77%
Saturated Fat:4.98g
31.11%
Carbohydrates:16.24g
5.41%
Net Carbohydrates:14.93g
5.43%
Sugar:11.96g
13.29%
Cholesterol:20.34mg
6.78%
Sodium:52.58mg
2.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.2g
2.39%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.89%
Vitamin K:6.44µg
6.13%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.96%
Fiber:1.31g
5.24%
Vitamin A:252.39IU
5.05%
Vitamin C:2.87mg
3.47%
Magnesium:12.71mg
3.18%
Phosphorus:29.6mg
2.96%
Copper:0.06mg
2.81%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.59%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.22%
Iron:0.38mg
2.12%
Selenium:1.4µg
1.99%
Calcium:18.85mg
1.88%
Potassium:63.91mg
1.83%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.63%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.32%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.28%
Folate:4.64µg
1.16%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious