Description
Oatmeal Cranberry Bars are a delightful blend of chewy oats and tart cranberries, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. These easy-to-make bars are not just a treat; they provide a wholesome snack option packed with fiber and flavor. Ideal for breakfast on the go or as an afternoon pick-me-up, you can customize them with nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Enjoy these bars fresh out of the oven or save them for later—they’re sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, dried cranberries, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg