Oatmeal Cranberry Bars
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4.5
Oatmeal Cranberry Bars
Description
Oatmeal Cranberry Bars feature a hearty mix of rolled oats, flour, and brown sugar that forms a crumbly base and crumble topping. A layer of cranberries is nestled between the layers, providing tartness and moisture. The baking powder helps give a light structure to the oat crust. The baking method involves pressing the oat mixture firmly into a baking dish, spreading the cranberries evenly, then topping with a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar crumble before baking until golden and set.
The texture results in a firm yet tender oat bar with juicy bursts from the cranberries surrounded by a crispy caramelized topping. This recipe yields enough bars for sharing or snacks throughout the week.
These bars can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated for longer freshness. Using gluten-free flour and oats is a straightforward substitution to make the recipe gluten free without sacrificing its essential texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¾ cup butter cold & cubed
- 3 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
Brown Sugar Crumble
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder and sea salt for the oatmeal bars together in a large bowl.
- Add the butter and mix with your hands to form a crumbly mixture.
- Press the mixture into a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Spread the cranberries evenly over the top.
- Combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon for the crumble in a small bowl.
- Add the remaining butter, mix into a course crumble and sprinkle over the cranberries.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Allow to cool AT LEAST 30 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 7 days to maintain freshness.
- To make gluten free, substitute both the flour and oats with gluten free alternatives while keeping measurements the same.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 399mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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