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Cranberry Sauce Oat Bars

Deliciously chewy oat bars filled with tart cranberry sauce, perfect for a snack or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned oats work best.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Filling
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce Homemade or store-bought.

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Mix the Base Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combined.
Layer the Ingredients
  1. Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the oat layer.
  2. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the cranberry sauce.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow to cool in the baking dish for at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze well for longer storage.

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