Blueberry Walnut Bars

After I made my Peanut Butter Banana Bars last week, I knew that oatmeal bars had just catapulted themselves into a weekly necessity for me. I absolutely adore blueberries for the pop of flavor and color they add to any recipe. I only feel sorry for the rest of upstate New York that couldn't be in my apartment when these came out of the oven. A new personal favorite for sure. 

Ingredients

2/3c Flour

1 2/3c Quick Cooking Oats

1/3c Brown Sugar

1tsp Baking Powder

1/8tsp Salt

1/2c Milk

1 Egg

1tsp Vanilla

1.5tsp Cinnamon

1 Mashed Banana

1/2c Blueberries

1/2c Walnuts

Cinnamon Sugar 

OVEN: 350F

BAKE: 22-24 min

1. Combine sugar, milk, banana, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. 

2. Mix in baking powder, salt, cinnamon, oats and flour. 

3. Mix in blueberries and walnuts. If you really like blueberries, I'd put an extra quarter of a cup in the batter. I used whole walnuts, but if you don't like really chunky pieces in your baked goods, throw them in chopped. 

4. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 pan and sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar before popping them into the oven. 

These are dense with a smooth, cakey texture. I think they'd be a fantastic option for breakfast!