Blueberry Oat Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

BLUEBERRY OAT BARS

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Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
-- (quick or old-fashioned)
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
3/4 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c Chopped nuts
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt (optional)
3/4 c Margarine or butter -- melted
2 c Fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 c Granulated sugar
3 tb Water
2 tb Cornstarch
2 ts Lemon juice

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Combine oats,
flour, brown sugar, nuts, baking soda and salt. Add margarine, mixing
until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto
bottom of prepared dish. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine
blueberries, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil,
simmer 2 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Combine remaining 1
tablespoon water, cornstarch, and lemon juice; mix well. Gradually stir
into blueberry mixture; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened.
Spread over partially baked base to within 1/4 inch of edge; sprinkle with
reserved oat mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden
brown. Cool on wire rack; cut into bars. Store tightly covered.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per bar:
* calories 272
* carbohydrates 37 g
* protein 4 g
* fat 12 g
* calcium 24 mg
* sodium 150 mg
* cholesterol 0 mg
* dietary fiber 2 g

Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!"
Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias



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