Blueberry Oat Breakfast Bars - a serving of oatmeal in every bar!

1 pint blueberries
1/4 cup sweetener of choice
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with enough water or juice to form a smooth paste

3 cups oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 ounces unsweetened applesauce (one small container)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sweetener of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350F. Oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the blueberries, sweetener and water. Bring to a boil. When it boils, stir in the vanilla and the cornstarch mixture. Continue to stir as it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

In another bowl mix  the oatmeal,cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in the apple sauce, sweetener, water, and vanilla, and mix well.

Spread half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan, patting it in place to fill the corners. Spoon the blueberry filling over the batter, and cover the blueberries with the remaining oat mixture. I scatter it by hand in an even layer so that some of the blueberries show through.

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.