Cranberry Orange Oat Bars
Cranberry Orange Oat Bars are a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, all wrapped up in a chewy, wholesome oat base. Perfect as a quick breakfast or an energizing snack, these bars are not only easy to make but also provide a healthy dose of flavor and nutrition. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a delicious treat to share with friends, these oat bars will surely impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter or coconut oil (melted)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, chopped nuts (if using), and salt until well combined.
- Zest the orange into the dry mixture and then juice it to yield about half a cup of liquid.
- Add the honey (or maple syrup) and melted butter (or coconut oil) to the bowl; stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries without breaking them.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or swapping cranberries for dried cherries or apricots. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.