Blueberry oat bars

Found this from a Publix recipe- Note: after baking it is nice with this added topping: Also instead of the chia seed you can do 2 tablespoons flax and 1 tablespoon chia.

TOPPING 

The topping used is  mixed in food processor and placed on the top after the dish is done cooking;

a cup of nuts of choice- walnuts, pecans

2 medjool dates 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

For the main dish:

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• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 ½ cups Elmhurst almond milk
• 1 ½ cup Dole frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, salt and chia seeds. Stir until combined.
4. Add the vanilla, maple syrup, and Elmhurst almond milk. Stir until well combined.
5. Gently fold in the blueberries until just mixed.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until brown on the edges.
7. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
8. Cut into 6 pieces.
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