Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

quick oats

1 1/4 cups

whole wheat flour

1/2 cup

maple syrup or coconut palm sugar

1/2 tsp

baking powder, aluminum free

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

salt

egg, large

1/2 cup

coconut oil, room temperature (not melted)

1/4 cup

applesauce, unsweetened (1/2 cup if using coconut palm sugar)

Cooking spray (I use Misto)

3 cups

blueberries (if using frozen thaw in hot water & drain)

2 tbsp

maple syrup or coconut palm sugar

orange or lemon, zest of (can also add a bit of juice)

1 tbsp

cornstarch

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract