Air Fryer Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Bars
Oat, almond-flour and blueberry bars with lemon juice and zest, baked in a small pan in the air fryer. Cool completely before slicing. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 20 minutes; additional elapsed time 55 minutes; total about 90 minutes. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Includes about 5 minutes of air-fryer preheating. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, thaw and drain excess moisture)
- Optional toppings
- extra lemon zest or a light dusting of vegan powdered sugar
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine gluten-free rolled oats, almond flour, ground flaxseed, coconut sugar, gluten-free baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to evenly mix all dry ingredients.
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In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until fully combined into a thick batter. Carefully fold in the blueberries to avoid crushing them.
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Line a 7x7-inch heatproof pan that fits your air fryer with parchment paper.
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Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
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Preheat your air fryer to 340°F (170°C). Place the pan inside the air fryer basket and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
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Carefully remove the pan from the air fryer. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper (if used) and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
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Refrigerate cooled bars promptly in a covered container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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Optional: Sprinkle extra lemon zest or a light dusting of vegan powdered sugar on top before serving for a fresh, bright finish.
Recipe guidance
Timing note
Allow for preparation, preheating, 15-18 minutes cooking, 10 minutes cooling in the pan and complete cooling on a rack.
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