Cool and refreshing refrigerated blueberry bars

The advent of blazing southwestern Ontario summer heat means that it's time to enjoy refrigerated treats and the refreshing taste of summer berries … or better yet, refrigerated berry treats! I'm especially partial to blueberries and wholesome and nourishing raw treats, so these two-layer no-bake raw blueberry bars combine the best of both worlds. Chewy, cool and refreshing, these are perfect bars to keep on hand in the refrigerator or to pack into a picnic cooler on hot days.

Bottom layer:

• 1 cup oat flour (*see note below)
• 2 tablespoons coconut water or water
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon molasses

Top layer:

• 1 1/2 fresh or frozen and defrosted blueberries, puréed
• 1 2/3 oat flour
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Instructions:

• Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• For the bottom layer, combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Press the bottom layer firmly into the prepared pan. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
• To prepare the top layer, stir all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Spread evenly over the bottom layer. Return to the refrigerator until set before cutting into 2-inch bars. Keep refrigerated.
• *Note: to make oat flour at home, simply process equivalent amounts of rolled oats in a blender or food processor for a minute or two until finely ground into a powder.

Makes approximately 12 to 16 2-inch bars

Tweet