Fresh Blueberry Walnut Bars

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: Under an hour

THE CRUST

2/3 cups ground walnuts (or chop really really well into tiny pieces ~ I prefer the chopped!)
1/2 cup graham crumbs
1 TBSP sugar
1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
3 TBSP melted coconut oil or butter
THE FILLING

1 8oz pkg reduced fat cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 TBSP orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup greek yogurt (pour off any liquid on the top of the yogurt)
2 TBSP jam (I only had apricot, but you could use blueberry, raspberry, strawberry or any jam you have)
2 cups fresh blueberries (do not use frozen!!!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 8Ã—8 pan. Mix ground walnuts (or finely chopped), graham crumbs, sugar, oats and coconut oil (or butter) in a small bowl. Put in 8Ã—8 pan and press with hands until even and firm. Cook for 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside while you make your filling (Make sure your crust is cool before adding filling)

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, orange juice, vanilla extract until combined and itâ€™s nice and creamy. Slowly beat in greek yogurt until combined. Spoon filling into cooled crust. Spread to an even layer.

Warm the jam in the microwave for 30 seconds (just until its melted). Add to blueberries and stir to combine. Pour blueberry mixture over filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve! ENJOY!