Description
Packed with chewy oats, tangy dried blueberries, and toasted coconut flakes, these no-bake bars are sunshine in snack form. Perfectly portable, subtly sweet, and ready in minutes—your mornings (and mid-afternoon slumps) just got a lot brighter!
Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
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½ cup dried blueberries
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½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
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⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup)
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¼ cup butter or coconut oil
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Melt the base: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt honey and butter/oil until smooth (2–3 mins). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla + salt.
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Mix dry: In a large bowl, combine oats, dried blueberries, and coconut.
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Combine: Pour warm honey mixture over dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
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Press firmly: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Transfer mixture and press it down firmly using a spatula or measuring cup.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
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Slice & store: Lift out with parchment, slice into 10 bars. Store airtight at room temp (5 days), fridge (2 weeks), or freezer (3 months).
Notes
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Tropical: Use dried mango or pineapple instead of blueberries + coconut oil
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Chocolate: Sprinkle ¼ cup mini chocolate chips on top before chilling
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Seedy Boost: Add 2 tbsp each chia, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds
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Nutty: Stir in ¼ cup chopped almonds or pecans
- Prep Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal per Bar
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 3g