Description
Delicious and nutritious oatmeal cranberry bars that are perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Combine rolled oats, flour, sugars, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk melted butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a separate bowl until well mixed.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and nuts or seeds, if using, until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and press down firmly into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Allow to cool completely in the dish before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars can be enhanced with various add-ins such as dried fruits or nut butters for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: oatmeal bars, cranberry bars, healthy snacks, breakfast bars, homemade snacks