Cranberry Orange Oat Bars (Print Version)
Chewy oat bars with cranberries and orange zest, perfect for snacks or sweet treats any time.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oat Base
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - Zest of 1 orange
→ Binding and Filling
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/4 cup honey
07 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, and fresh orange zest.
02 - Pour in melted unsalted butter and honey. Stir thoroughly until all dry ingredients are moistened and mixture is cohesive.
03 - Gently fold in fresh cranberries. Press the oat mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking pan, ensuring a uniform thickness.
04 - Bake on the center rack for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and edges are set.
05 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to make and ready to slice in under an hour
- Uses everyday pantry ingredients and fresh fruit
- Naturally sweetened with honey for a softer chew
- Perfect balance of tart cranberries and citrus
02 -
- Perfect for meal prep and lunchboxes
- Contains whole grains and fruit
- Great for freezing and gifting during holidays
03 -
- For chewiest bars avoid overbaking and let them cool completely before cutting
- Do not skip the orange zest as it is the secret magic here My favorite way is to zest right over the bowl so every bit of citrus oil drops into the batter