How do I make oat flour for the bottom layer?

Blend 1 cup of gluten-free rolled oats in your food processor until it reaches a flour-like consistency before adding other ingredients for the base.

Do I need to soak the Medjool dates?

Only if they are not already soft; soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to ensure they blend smoothly into the oat layer.

How do I get the chia jam layer to thicken?

After blending the blueberries, maple syrup, and chia seeds, let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken.

What's the best way to melt the chocolate chips?

Melt the vegan chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.

How should I store leftover No-Bake Blueberry Chia Jam Bars?

Leftovers should be kept in the freezer to maintain their firm texture.

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No-Bake Blueberry Chia Jam Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

SL By: Shannon Leparski

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Ingredients You Need for No-Bake Blueberry Chia Jam Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Bottom Oat Layer:

1 cup gluten-free oats (or oat flour)
1 cup soft Medjool dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if not soft
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup gluten-free oats (added at the end, for texture)
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Middle Chocolate Layer:

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips, melted

Top Chia Jam Layer:

1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup maple syrup (or any sticky sweetener)
3 tablespoons chia seeds

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How to Prepare No-Bake Blueberry Chia Jam Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

If you don't have oat flour, add 1 cup of gluten-free rolled oats to your food processor and blend until ground into a flour-like consistency. Add in the soft Medjool dates, water, vanilla and salt. Blend until well combined. Add in the chia seeds and 1/4 cup oats. Pulse a few times until just combined.
Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer oat layer to loaf pan and press down into an even layer. Set aside.
Rinse out food processor.
Combine all ingredients for the chia jam layer in the food processor. Blend until well combined. Let the mixture stand about 10 minutes.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Pour over top the oat layer and spread out evenly with a spoon. This layer is very thin.
After the chia jam mixture has been sitting for about 10 minutes to thicken up, pour over top the chocolate layer and spread out evenly.
Freeze for 2-3 hours until firm.
Let defrost for about 10 minutes after removing it from the freezer and then cut into small squares.
Leftovers should be kept in the freezer.
Enjoy!