Vegan Blueberry Crumble Bars (GF)

These vegan blueberry crumble bars are the perfect healthy sweet treat. They are easy to make, made with simple ingredients and taste just like store-bought bars, but even better! The blueberry filling is the perfect amount of sweetness, and the oat base and topping has the perfect texture that you will absolutely love. These bars are so easy to make because each layer is made up with similar ingredients, such as maple syrup, almond flour, oats, and coconut oil. The almond flour and gluten-free flour also makes these bars naturally gluten-free!

Ingredients you will need to make these vegan blueberry crumble bars

• Almond Flour. This will be the main dry ingredient for the crust and crumble topping for these bars. It gives them the crumbly, nutty taste and texture.
• Oats. You can use rolled or quick oats, and it will be used for the crust and crumble.
• Gluten-Free Flour. I use the Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour because I find it mixes in so well with the other ingredients.
• Coconut Sugar. I prefer this sugar for this recipe because it adds a nice flavour and mixes well with the other ingredients. You can also use brown sugar, however I haven’t tried it before. It should work since coconut sugar and brown sugar are very similar.
• Coconut Oil. This is the best oil to use because it gives a flaky texture to the bars (we want them to be a bit crumbly) and also offers a sweet flavour.
• Maple Syrup. I love using maple syrup as a natural sweetener for recipes. It’s easy to use and adds such a delicious flavour!
• Blueberries. Make sure to use fresh blueberries!
• Lemon Juice. This is going to enhance the natural sweetness of the blueberries and also add a touch of acidity.
• Cornstarch. To help thicken the blueberries once they begin to cook and create a more jam-like, less watery consistency.

Equipment needed for these oatmeal blueberry bars

• Mixing Bowls. Different sized mixing bowls are perfect for this recipe, since you’ll need one for the crust and crumble topping.
• 9×9 Inch Square Pan. The perfect square pan that will make these crumble bars come out perfectly!
• Silicone Spatula. An essential in the kitchen and for this recipe! It will be used when mixing together the crust ingredients and the crumble topping, as well as spreading out the blueberry mixture over your crust before baking.

Tips on making the perfect blueberry crumble bars

• Ensure blueberry mixture is thick. When you add the fresh blueberries to the pot, keep stirring on low-medium heat and use a small spatula to check the consistency. You want it to be almost jam-like, and this is important for spreading onto the crust layer. If it is too liquidy, it can seep through the bottom layer. The cornstarch is what will help achieve this texture.
• Lightly press the crumble topping down with a spatula. I use a spoon to sprinkle the topping over the blueberry layer, then lightly go over it with a spatula to press down the oat mixture. This helps to make sure the top layer is not too crumbly and holds when cutting into them.
• Drizzle melted coconut oil over the bars before baking. After lightly pressing down the crumble topping with the spatula, it’s important to add an extra 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil over the bars. This will help to make sure they don’t crumble and stay intact when cutting them into squares.

How to store these blueberry crumble bars

Place your blueberry crumble bars in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to one week. You can freeze these bars for up to one month.

Craving more?

• Another easy and healthy snack recipe that is simple to prep are my No Bake High Protein Energy Balls. They are made with easy, healthy ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and are so simple to store in the freezer.
• If you want a simple sweet treat that also stores well in the freezer, this Vegan Caramel Apple Bark will become your new obsession. It’s extremely easy to make and only requires a handful of ingredients!
• My Easy Vegan Protein Bars are another easy and healthy bar recipe you can make, and they’re high in protein! All you need are 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to prep to make the most delicious and satisfying snack.

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