Blueberry Oat Squares - Starbucks Copycat

These wholesome bars are just like Starbucks blueberry squares (if not better!) My favorite thing about this recipe is the oatmeal base/crumble topping. It is so versatile and makes enough for a generous amount on the top and bottom because c'mon... isn't that everyone's favorite part?! I use this same oatmeal crust recipe with a multitude of different fillings, including swapping strawberries for the blueberries.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 2  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 3  cups fresh blueberries
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 4  teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Filling: In saucepan, bring blueberries, sugar and orange juice to boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch and boil, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour or up to 1 day before using.
2. Base/Topping: In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Cut in the butter to form a crumbly mixture. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumbs, and pat the rest evenly into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
3. Spread the blueberry mixture over the base. Crumble the reserved amount of the base/topping over the blueberry mixture.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F until light golden, about 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely on rack as these cut better when they are fully set. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or overwrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.).