Whole Wheat Oatmeal Berry Crumb Bars

This is breakfast and dessert combined into one and with the addition of fruit, whole wheat flour and oats you can feel (almost) guilt free!  My good friend Julie ate one with some vanilla yogurt and really liked it!

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Berry Crumb Bars (adapted from blog.naturebox.com)

1 c. fresh blueberries
1 1/4 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
3 T. white sugar, divided
2 t. cornstarch
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. old fashioned oats
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 t. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed

Preheat the oven to 375.  Lightly coat an 8X8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.

In a small bowl combine berries, 2 T. white sugar and cornstarch and set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor place. whole wheat flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt and pulse until just combined.  Add egg, vanilla and butter and pulse until it is a coarse meal.  

Spread 2/3 of the batter in the prepared baking dish and top with the berry mixture.  Sprinkle with the remaining batter and top with the remaining 1 T. white sugar.  Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.  Let cool slightly before cutting.

Feel free to make ahead, cool and cut into squares and store in the fridge until ready to eat.  

12 servings (180 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com