Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Squares

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Servings 9 squares

2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts if serving to baby/toddler, you may want to pulse these in a food processor to ensure no large chunks remain, as they are a choking hazard
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup almond milk
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup*
2 flax eggs**
1.5 tablespoons melted coconut oil brought to room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries half mashed and half kept whole
*can be omitted if you want to limit exposure to sugar.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 8 x 8 baking dish.
?In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
?In a smaller mixing bowl, combine the milk, applesauce, maple syrup (if using), flax eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, and mashed blueberries. Whisk until blended.
Pour the wet into the dry mixture and stir well to combine. Pour into the bottom of the 8 x 8 baking dish. Top with remaining blueberries, pushing down into the mixture.
?Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is nice and golden. Remove your baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares.