Blueberry Walnut Bars Recipe

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup ground walnuts
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
• 2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
• 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In small bowl, combine walnuts, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, oats and butter. Press onto bottom of 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.

In microwave-safe bowl, heat preserves on high for 15-20 seconds or until warmed; gently stir in blueberries. Spoon over filling. Refrigerate until serving.