Description
These bars are layered with a crunchy walnut-oat crust, a tangy Greek yogurt-cream cheese filling, and a juicy burst of fresh blueberries. Lightly sweet and naturally textured, they’re easy to make, easy to love, and perfect for snacking or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1⅓ cups finely chopped or ground walnuts
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp brown sugar (adds depth)
⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
6 tbsp melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
16 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp orange juice (or lemon for a citrusy twist)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (drain excess liquid)
¼ cup fruit jam (blueberry or raspberry work best)
4 cups fresh blueberries
Optional: zest of 1 lemon for brightness
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the crust: Mix walnuts, graham crumbs, sugar, oats, salt, and melted coconut oil in a bowl. Press evenly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Make the filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add orange juice, vanilla, and Greek yogurt. Mix until creamy. Fold in jam and lemon zest (if using).
Assemble: Pour filling over the crust. Gently top with blueberries, pressing slightly to set into the filling.
Bake for 22–26 minutes, until edges are set and center is just slightly jiggly.
Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 21g