Blackberry Cheesecake Oat Bars
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs, divided
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 4 cups quick cook oats
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line and square 8x8 dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl toss the blackberries, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a large bowl beat the coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar using a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add one egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla, beat until combined. Add the oats, cinnamon, cornstarch and baking soda. Mix until well combined. Add all but 1 cup of the oat mixture to the square baking dish. Spread evenly throughout the dish and press firmly to create a crust.
- In a separate medium bowl beat the cream cheese, yogurt and sugar together for 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until combine. Pour the cheesecake layer over the oats, spread to evenly coat the crust.
- Add the berries to the top of the cheesecake layer. Lastly, top with the remaining oats to create a crumble layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for 1 hour on the counter.