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Oatmeal Cranberry Bars
4.5 from 86 votes

Oatmeal Cranberry Bars

Oatmeal Cranberry Bars combine a crumbly oat-based crust and topping with a tart layer of fresh or frozen cranberries. The bars offer a pleasant chewy texture from rolled oats and a balance of sweetness and tang from brown sugar and cranberries. They bake in a single 9x13 pan, making a convenient and sharable treat to slice into bars after cooling. The brown sugar cinnamon crumble adds warm spice notes that complement the fruit filling.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder and sea salt for the oatmeal bars together in a large bowl.
  3. Add the butter and mix with your hands to form a crumbly mixture.
  4. Press the mixture into a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Spread the cranberries evenly over the top.
  6. Combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon for the crumble in a small bowl.
  7. Add the remaining butter, mix into a course crumble and sprinkle over the cranberries.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  9. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% 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.