Blueberry Oat Bars

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease 11×7-inch glass baking dish .

Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, nuts, baking soda and salt.

Add margarine, mixing until crumbly.

Reserve ¾ cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared dish.

Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine blueberries, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water.

Bring to a boil, simmer 2 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Combine remaining 1 tablespoon water, cornstarch, and lemon juice; mix well.

Gradually stir into blueberry mixture; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened.

Spread over partially baked base to within ¼ inch of edge; sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Cool on wire rack; cut into bars. Store tightly covered.