Here’s a tasty and healthy recipe for Aronia Blueberry Oatmeal Squares, combining antioxidant-rich aronia berries, blueberries, and hearty oats into a chewy, sweet snack or breakfast bar:
Ingredients (makes ~12 squares)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Filling:
- ½ cup aronia berries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Fruit Filling:
- In a small saucepan, combine aronia berries, blueberries, honey, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Make Oat Base & Topping:
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Assemble:
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a firm base.
- Spread the berry filling evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top, gently pressing.
- Bake:
- 25–30 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Cool & Slice:
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Tips
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Variations: Add chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts) or seeds (chia, flax) for extra crunch.
- Sweetener Adjustments: Aronia berries are tart, so adjust honey/maple syrup to taste.
If you want, I can also create a no-bake version of these Aronia Blueberry Oatmeal Squares that’s ready in 15 minutes and just as chewy and delicious.
Do you want me to give that version too?
