Blueberry Walnut Bars

By TrayH

With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren't the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat.

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

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

* In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, oats and butter.

* Press onto the bottom of an 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 a wire rack.

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* In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth.

* Beat in orange juice and vanilla.

* Fold in whipped topping.

* Spread over crust.

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* In a microwave-safe bowl, heat preserves on high for 15-20 seconds or until warmed; gently stir in blueberries.

* Spoon over filling.

* Refrigerate until serving.


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~Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter