Deceptively Delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Non Stick Cooking Spray
2 c old fashioned oats
1 1/4 c all purpose ( I prefer ww) flour
1/2  sugar-for some reason maple sugar sounds yummy for this recipe-the conversion is 1/2 the amount of maple sugar for amount called for in the recipe)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1tsp vanilla
3/4 c margarine
1 c low-sugar blueberry preserves
1/2 c spinach puree

Pre heat oven to 375

Coat 8X8 baking pan with cooking spray

In Large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and vanilla

Cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse meal and is no longer powdery.

Press 1/2 of the mixture firmly into the pan.  Bake until lightly brown around the edges (13-15 minutes)

In another bowl, mix the preserves with the spinach puree.

Spread the blueberry mixture over the partially baked oats then sprinkle the second 1/2 of the oats mixture on top.

Bake until topping is slightly browned or 20-25 minutes.

Cool on rack before cutting into 12 bars.