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Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Delight in these tender, fruity breakfast bars with a crunchy topping and a bright lemon glaze, perfect for a quick morning treat or snack.
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg room temperature egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup flour (for tossing blueberries)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup blueberries (lightly tossed with flour)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-4 tbsp heavy cream (start with 2 tbsp and add as needed)
- lemon zest to top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8 inch pan with nonstick spray or foil.
- Cream together butter, 3/4 cup sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined. Toss blueberries with 1/4 cup flour and set aside.
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Add half to wet ingredients, then remaining flour with milk. Fold in blueberries.
- Spread batter into pan, sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar, and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes, then prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with 2 tbsp heavy cream. Drizzle over bars and top with lemon zest.
Notes
Ensure blueberries are lightly coated with flour to prevent sinking during baking.