Cranberry Oat Bars
Servings: 18 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, and salt.2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup pecans, 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour in the melted butter. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened and no dry patches remain.1 cup unsalted butter
- Firmly press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Reserve the remaining mixture for the topping.
- Place the dried cranberries, honey, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the cranberries are plump and the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat.2 cups dried cranberries, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ cup water
- Spread the cranberries over the crust. Use the back of a spoon to mash the berries into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the cranberries and press it down lightly.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely for about 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- For the cleanest slices, allow the bars to cool for the full hour.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze the bars in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.
- For a thicker cranberry layer, make 1.5 or 2 times the filling.
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of one bar. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Oat Bars
Serving Size
1 bar
Amount per Serving
Calories
277
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
216
mg
9
%
Potassium
82
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
24
g
27
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
317
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
