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Oatmeal Cranberry Bars

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Layers of oats, fresh cranberries, and a buttery brown sugar crumble come together in these Oatmeal Cranberry Bars. Perfect for the holiday season, these bars are cozy, lightly tart, and easy to make ahead for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or snacking. They can also be made gluten free with simple substitutions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup butter, cold & cubed
  • 3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • Brown Sugar Crumble
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, and sea salt for the oatmeal bars in a large bowl.
  3. Add the butter and mix with your hands until a crumbly mixture forms.
  4. Press the mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Spread the cranberries evenly over the top.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble.
  7. Add the remaining butter, mix into a coarse crumble, and sprinkle over the cranberries.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days or refrigerate for 5–7 days.
  • Gluten Free: Substitute gluten free flour for all-purpose flour and use certified gluten free oats.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 299
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 215 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 33 mg