Protein Blueberry Oat Crumble

With a creamy maple drizzle

Ingredients:

For the oatmeal bars:

- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

- 1/4 cup chia seeds

- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

- 2 large eggs

- 2 tablespoons butter for greasing the pan

- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

For the crumble topping:

- 1/2 cup nuts (your choice), chopped

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 2 tablespoons butter, melted

For the frosting:

- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

- 1/4 cup maple syrup

- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until well combined.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly combined.

5. Gently fold in the blueberries.

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

7. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, brown sugar, and melted butter to make the crumble topping.

8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the oatmeal mixture in the baking dish.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bars are set.

10. While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla protein powder until smooth and creamy.

11. Once the bars are baked and cooled, drizzle the frosting over the top.

12. Cut into bars and serve.

Enjoy your delicious blueberry oatmeal bars with a crunchy crumble topping and creamy frosting!

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