Dessert for 12
Blueberry Pie Bars
A walnut oat crust holds lemony blueberries and bakes into soft, sliceable bars with a crisp topping.
Typical price
$3.21for 4 servings
$0.80 per serving$3.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: hummusapien.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 13 oz | $5.00Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with enough butter to coat it.
- Pulse the oats, three-fourths cup whole wheat flour, walnuts, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt until crumbly.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, then press two-thirds into the pan.
- Mix the blueberries, remaining flour, coconut sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Spread the blueberry mixture over the crust and crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then cool the bars in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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