JUMP TO RECIPE This healthy oatmeal snack cake will brighten any day! It’s full of soft oats and cozy spices, and juicy blueberries add bright pops of sweetness to every slice.Yogurt keeps this cake supremely tender and moist, and it’s also quick and simple to make, even on a busy weekday.Whether you enjoy a piece mid-morning or later in the afternoon, this blueberry cake is a fun break from your typical snack routine — and it’s perfect for breakfast too!     For a few weeks one fall during high school, I developed a little routine to unwind before beginning my homework.

After dropping off my backpack in my bedroom, I settled onto the sofa in the living room with our family laptop.With just a few clicks, I landed on a website that offered virtual jigsaw puzzles.The beginner ones with just twenty pieces were free, and I raced the clock to finish a few of those before the timer reached 60 seconds.

(To this day, I still love puzzles… Although I stick with the regular 1000-piece ones instead — not virtual!)     I often grabbed a snack on my way through the kitchen, and I gravitated towards granola bars.I loved the soft and chewy kind the most.Those textures reminded me of cookies or cake! I especially looked forward to the weeks where my mom bought the fruit-filled ones.

The box boasted whole grain oats and real fruit as ingredients, but I mainly enjoyed the bright sweetness of the jam filling.    However… My high school self would’ve loved thi

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