Blueberry Squares Recipe

Blueberry Chickpea Crumble Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• cup rolled oats
• cup brown sugar
• cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• teaspoon baking soda
• teaspoon salt
• 3 cups blueberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• cup cold water
• 1 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, cup rolled oats, cup brown sugar, cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, baking powder, teaspoon baking soda, and salt. Process until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.

Step 3: Press the dough evenly into an 8x11-inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and lightly browned.

Step 4: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, white sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the blueberries have reduced.

Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the blueberry filling. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

Step 6: Pour the blueberry mixture evenly over the baked crust.

Step 7: In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 cups rolled oats, flour, cup brown sugar, cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and teaspoon baking soda. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly texture.

Step 8: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the blueberry filling.

Step 9: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the blueberry filling is bubbling and the crumble topping is lightly browned.

Step 10: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 146
• Total Fat: 5g (7% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (4% DV)
• Sodium: 136mg (6% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 23g (8% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV)
• Total Sugars: 9g
• Protein: 2g (5% DV)
• Vitamin C: 3mg (3% DV)
• Calcium: 27mg (2% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (5% DV)
• Potassium: 82mg (2% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.