Description
Cranberry-Orange Oat Bars are a chewy, nutritious snack that combines the tang of cranberries and the citrusy zing of orange, all wrapped in a hearty oat base. Perfect for breakfast or a pick-me-up snack!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil (or butter), orange juice, orange zest, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- For a sweeter bar, increase the brown sugar or maple syrup by 1-2 tablespoons.
- Substitute the dried cranberries with raisins or chopped fresh fruit for variations.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based butter or oil.
- These bars freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
