Cranberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars are the perfect breakfast or anytime snack idea. Slightly sweet with a little tartness makes this recipe a winner! Plus, cranberries are great for holiday decorating!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings or 16 depending on how you cut them

Calories 231kcal

Author Erin @ Suburban Simplicity

Equipment

8x8 baking pan
mixing bowl
Mixing spoon

Ingredients

Crust & Crumble Topping

½ stick butter melted (you can substitute coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups white whole wheat flour you can substitute all-purpose white flour
1½ cups old fashioned oats not instant
½ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
pinch of salt

Cranberry Filling

2 ½ cups fresh cranberries
2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons white whole wheat flour or regular white flour
¼ cup white granulated sugar you can substitute coconut sugar and add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter bar
white chocolate optional for drizzling over the top

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the middle position.
Line the bottom of an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, foil, or non-stick cooking spray.
To make the crust & crumble, place the whole wheat flour, regular oats, honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, orange zest, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until just combined. The mixture should be a little dry and crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture. This will be your crumble topping.
Add the oat mixture to the prepared baking pan—press the mixture into the bottom of the pan in an even layer.

Cranberry Filling

Place cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and flour in the same bowl you mixed the oat mixture and stir to combine. Place the cranberry mixture over the crust in an even layer.
Evenly sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top of the cranberries.
Bake the bars for 45 minutes. If they start to get too brown, cover them with foil for the last few minutes of baking. Remove the bars from the pan and let sit for 10 minutes. Drizzle with a little white chocolate if you wish. Cut and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Oats: Use regular old-fashioned oats, not instant.
Size of Bars: You can make thinner bars by baking them in a 9x13-inch pan. Reduce the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter bar, add more sugar to this recipe (add another ¼ cup, and then more if needed).

Storing:

To store, layer the bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
Cranberry Oatmeal Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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