#32 Blueberry Pie Crumble Bars

Hello spring! It's nice of you to finally show up with your warm weather. I have missed you, and I've been waiting for you. Not only for the warm weather you bring, but for the excuse to make delicious blueberry pie crumble bars because they are kind of spring-y, right?

I made these bars for an Easter breakfast, and they were a hit! Not too sweet, but just sweet enough is what my friend said about them. Just what I love to hear (although I think it's hard for something to be "too sweet" anyway...)

I absolutely love these bars not only because of their taste, but because they are SO easy! Four main ingredients and a couple for sprinkling, and you have the entire recipe covered! 

So while you can, and while we're in the beautiful spring season, go make these! Not that you need the "spring" excuse to whip these up, but it helps. This isn't pumpkin-spice-and-fall season, nor is it peppermint-and-chocolate-Christmas season. But, finally...finally, it's warm, sunny, lemon, strawberry, fruity blueberry season. 

These take less than ten minutes to prepare, and they're great for snacks, breakfast or dessert. (Don't forget to top them with ice cream to make it an even yummier dessert...Just trying to help.)

Blueberry Pie Crumble Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 20 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes.

Yields: 9x13 pan; about 18 bars

Ingredients:

15.25 oz. box yellow cake mix, dry
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
2 1/2 cups quick oats
21 oz. can blueberry pie filling
3 tablespoons brown sugar (plus more, if desired)
2 teaspoons cinnamon (plus more, if desired)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside. 

2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Add dry cake mix and oats. Combine until crumbly and butter is well incorporated.


3. Press half of oat mixture into the prepared pan. Using a spoon or spatula, evenly spread blueberry pie filling over the top. Carefully press remaining half of oat mixture on top of the blueberry pie filling.

4. Bake for 18-23 minutes until very light brown. Remove from oven and serve warm or let cool completely. 

5. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Cut and serve.

Enjoy!


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*Note: Nutrition facts may vary due to brand of products.

Recipe adapted from

http://www.momontimeout.com/2014/06/blueberry-pie-oatmeal-crumble-bars/