Healthy Recipes Ingredient Grain Oat Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Bars 4.3 (8) 6 Reviews These lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you can hold in your hands. Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest. Once you get the hang of this easy breakfast, try them with raspberries or blackberries or swap out the almonds for toasted pecans or walnuts for a different spin. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun See More As EatingWell's Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 9 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Fresh blueberries and lemon zest are a vibrant flavor combination in these nutritious breakfast bars.Oats and almonds bring lots of fiber to this dish.Refrigerate these bars for up to 5 days for an easy grab-and-go breakfast option. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup chopped toasted almonds plus 2 tablespoons, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup well-stirred coconut milk or low-fat milk 4½ tablespoons honey ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 large egg white, at room temperature 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh blueberries, divided Directions Stir oats, 1/2 cup almonds, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk coconut milk (or low-fat milk), honey, applesauce, egg, egg white, lemon zest and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Fold in 2/3 cup blueberries. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup blueberries and 2 tablespoons almonds, pressing gently into the surface. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Bake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhangs as handles, remove from the pan and cut into 9 bars using a sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature or gently reheat in the microwave before serving. Equipment Parchment paper Recipe developed by Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 192 Calories 6g Fat 29g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 9 Serving Size 1 square Calories 192 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 8g 16% Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 21mg 7% Vitamin A 67IU 1% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Vitamin D 11IU 3% Folate 5mcg 1% Vitamin K 3mcg 3% Sodium 150mg 7% Calcium 71mg 5% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 31mg 7% Potassium 106mg 2% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.