Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars

You’re in for a special treat with these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars. These tender, easy dairy-free bars boast a berry filling and a crumbly streusel topping. Say bye bye to that rolling pin and mixer — pie bars means no rolling out the crust! And look at ALL that sweet blueberry filling! Now that’s a dessert to remember!

Spring Desserts

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s officially time to doll out the spring desserts, like berries. Mother’s Day, flowers, spring, and fruit all come into season at the same time. How convenient is that? Regardless of the time of year, I think you (and moms everyone) are gonna love these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars!

If you love blueberry recipes, check out our Vegan NY Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping. That’s a favorite of us. Or how about these delicious Vegan Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Making breakfast in bed for mom is a perfect present!

I love colorful desserts. It’s such a nice change of pace. And what a perfect time to add some color to your life than spring? It seems like the world is bursting with it right now!

When Shawn and I walk the dogs every day, we’re treated to all varieties of beautiful flowers and their accompanying smells. My daughter loves the peony bushes that we have several of in our back yard. Me? I will never tire of lilacs. Right now I have to go to neighbors’ yards to appreciate them, but someday soon I hope to plant a bush or two in our yard too.

Do you have a favorite springtime flower?

Lemon Blueberry Bars

If you’re looking for an easy dessert, lemon blueberry bars are going to be your go-to favorite. Because you don’t need a rolling pin to get that crust just right. Simply mix the crust ingredients together and press into your pan. Voila! Easy crust!

These might also be referred to as lemon blueberry crumb bars because you reserve some of the crust to create a nice crumbly topping. The trick is getting the balance just right because you want a nice, thick crust to handle the weight of those berries.

How do I Make Blueberry Pie Filling?

This blueberry filling is unbelievably easy. Start with fresh or frozen berries (I used frozen) and then sprinkle with the following ingredients:

• lemon juice
• sugar
• cornstarch

That’s it! Gently stir those together and then spoon that over the lemon filling. Some people are opposed to using cornstarch and if that’s the case for you, use something like a tapioca starch, arrowroot, or even potato starch will do.

What You’ll Love About these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars

The combination of the tart lemon and the fresh, sweet flavor of the blueberries combines so perfectly with this recipe. Of course, it’s hard to deny the role of the crispy crust too. There’s no doubt it’s a perfect springtime dessert.

Blueberries are another one of those antioxidant boosting super fruits that you want to get plenty of in your diet. Obviously that could be said for a lot of berries. They’re naturally nutrient dense because they’re usually fairly low in calories and high in nutrients.

There’s also some tofu in this recipe, and tofu delivers a punch of protein to this dessert. Protein in a dessert? Well, it happens sometimes. And I’ve included some oatmeal to the crust, which not only adds a nice nutty flavor, but a little bit of nutrition as well.

If you’re going to a family gathering to celebrate mom, bringing this dessert along will definitely be a pleasant surprise. Then drop the bomb and tell everyone it’s vegan and be prepared for falling jaws.

I love surprising people like that. Don’t you?

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Blueberry and Lemon Pie Bars

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

You're in for a special treat with these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars, made with love and plenty of fresh, plant-based ingredients. A dessert for everyone!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 9

Calories: 278 kcal

Author: Namely Marly

Ingredients

Crumbly Crust/Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup dairy-free margarine
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup oatmeal

Lemon Filling

• 12 oz package of firm silken tofu drained
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• zest of one lemon
• juice of one lemon

Blueberry Filling

• 2 cups frozen blueberries or fresh
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 350F and line a square baking pan (I used an 8X8") with foil. Give that foil a light coating of vegetable spray.
2. In a food processor combine the flour, margarine, powdered sugar, and oatmeal. Pulse until combined. Use a spatula to press down any ingredients on the sides of the container. Pulse again until smooth. Reserve about one cup of this mixture and press the rest of it into your prepared pan, being sure to distribute it evenly across the bottom.
3. Don't bother cleaning out the food processor bowl. Simply add the silken tofu, half cup of sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the used food processor bowl. Pulse until combined and smooth. Pour this into the pan over the crust.
4. In a medium-sized bowl add the frozen blueberries. Sprinkle the sugar and corn starch over the top of the blueberries. Add the lemon juice and gently stir to distribute equally across the blueberries without smashing them. Gently spoon the blueberry mixture over the lemon filling.
5. Sprinkle dollops of the reserved cup of Crumbly Crust/Topping evenly over the top of the bars.
6. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the crust becomes a golden brown.
7. When done, remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool before slicing. I think it's good to wait at least an hour, but you can extend that even longer. It makes for a perfect dish to make the day before a family gathering! When you're ready, simply pull the bars out of the pan by lifting both sides of the foil. This makes clean-up so easy!

Nutrition Facts

Blueberry and Lemon Pie Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 84mg 4%

Potassium 117mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 29g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 9.9%

Vitamin C 5.4%

Calcium 1.7%

Iron 6.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy!