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Healthy Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Oat Bars GF

Healthy Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Oat Bars GF are a Pure Joy


  • Author: Lina Kohn
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These healthy lemon blueberry zucchini oat bars are a perfect snack or breakfast. They are gluten-free and packed with flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, oat flour, almond flour, brown sugar or maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together grated zucchini, blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini.
  • You can substitute other berries for blueberries.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg