Featuring Bedazzling Berries, the July 2020 Pick of the Month
Berry Crumble Bars
Berries are a delicious, high-vitamin, high-nutrient summer delight. Eat by themselves or add to your meals in a variety of ways.
These lightly sweetened berry crumble bars are great for breakfast or as snack!
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes.
Servings: 9.
Ingredients
4 to 6 cups of raspberries, blackberries, or a combination of both.
1 teaspoon white sugar.
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar.
1 cup whole wheat flour.
2 cups oatmeal.
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
1 large egg.
Optional
1 teaspoon salt.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Directions
Rinse and gently pat dry berries. In a large mixing bowl, mix berries with white sugar and flour until combined.
Whisk egg, oil and vanilla together. Using a food processor, blender or pastry cutter, combine oil mixture with whole wheat flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Combine until thoroughly mixed and coarse crumbs form.
Press 2/3 of crumb mixture into 9×9 pan. Place berries on top of crust, distribute remaining crumb mixture on top of berries.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
Thank you Sarah Madison, RD, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital for the inspiration.
What’s so Great About Berries?
Raspberries and blackberries are packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C.
They’re free of sodium, cholesterol and fat, and low in calories.
They are a strong source of antioxidants.
What’s the Best Way to Eat Berries?
Eat them however you like best!
Add them to smoothies, yogurt parfaits, salads or baked goods.
Use as a topping for waffles or pancakes.
How Can I Buy & Prepare Berries?
Selection: Look for blackberries that are shiny and not bruised or leaking. Raspberries should be dry, plump and firm – not wet or moldy.
Storage: Blackberries will last for two to four days in the refrigerator, raspberries only one to two days. Do not wash until ready to use.
Preparation: Wash berries right before eating, baking or cooking.
Cooking: There are no specific cooking methods for berries. They can be eaten raw, added to salads or smoothies, cooked into a jam, or added to baked goods.
