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Oatmeal Cranberry Bars

Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Bars for Joyful Snacking

Delight in these chewy, gluten-free Oatmeal Cranberry Bars that are perfect for snacking, breakfast, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used based on preference.
  • 3 cups rolled oats Ensure oats are certified gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Regular salt can be used as a substitute.
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter Should be cold and cubed. For dairy-free options, a vegan butter or coconut oil can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Can be omitted for a less spiced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup additional flour Use the same type of flour as the base for consistency.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) Frozen cranberries work well but do not thaw before use.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, baking powder, and sea salt. Whisk together until well blended.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and work it in with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumbly mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
  5. Sprinkle the cranberries evenly over the oat mixture in the baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix additional flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Blend in the remaining cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cranberries.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days or freeze individually for later use.

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