Lemon-Blueberry Bars

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Sweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child's brown-bag lunch. Plus, they're packed with everyone's favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.

Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
9
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • Zest of 1 lemon, divided

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Stir graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and half the lemon zest together in a medium bowl. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, thoroughly whisk condensed milk, lemon juice, egg and the remaining lemon zest together in a medium bowl. Stir in blueberries. Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust. Bake until set, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
11g Fat
40g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 31g
Added Sugars 24g 48%
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Vitamin A 316IU 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Vitamin D 7IU 2%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 31mcg 8%
Vitamin K 6mcg 5%
Sodium 129mg 6%
Calcium 144mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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