Cranberry Oat Cereal Bars
Whip up a batch of wholesome and delicious Cranberry Oat Cereal Bars, the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings or a satisfying midday treat! Packed with hearty rolled oats, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy almonds, these bars offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Sweetened naturally with honey and accented by the warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla, these bars strike the ideal balance between indulgence and nutrition. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a bake time of 20 minutes, this simple recipe comes together quickly, making it a favorite for meal preppers. Whether enjoyed as a quick breakfast, a lunchbox essential, or an energy-boosting snack, these homemade cereal bars are a pantry-friendly recipe you'll revisit time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Almonds (roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble gently, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until well combined and all the dry ingredients are coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, about 30-40 minutes.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1178 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.0 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.0 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.8 g | ||
| Protein | 69.6 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
