These lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you might hold in your hands.

Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest.

Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir until well combined.

Ingredients for the lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars recipe

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Fold in 2/3 cup blueberries.

Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F.

Dry and wet ingredients for the lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars recipe in a mixing bowl

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Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.

Top with the remaining 1/3 cup blueberries and 2 tablespoons almonds, pressing gently into the surface.

Bake until set and edges are starting to turn golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

A square baking pan lined with parchment paper

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Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Ingredients for the lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars recipe pressed into a square baking pan

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Bring to room temperature or gently reheat in the microwave before serving.

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Lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars on a blue serving plate

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf