How to Make Blueberry Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blueberry squares are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you’re looking for a tasty treat to serve at a summer picnic or a warm and comforting dessert to enjoy on a chilly evening, blueberry squares are the perfect choice. This recipe combines the sweetness of blueberries with the richness of a buttery crust, creating a dessert that is both decadent and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chickpeas, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and salt in a food processor. Blend to a dough-like consistency; press into an 8x11-inch baking pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until crisp and lightly browned, 20 minutes.
  • Combine blueberries, white sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until blueberries have reduced, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; stir into blueberry mixture. Cook until mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour blueberry mixture onto the cooked crust.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cup rolled oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda together in a large bowl until bread crumb consistency. Sprinkle over blueberry mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until blueberry filling is bubbling and crumble topping is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 136mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg