Healthy Soaked Oatmeal Cranberry Bars
Wholesome, satisfying, and delightfully easy to make, these Healthy Soaked Oatmeal Cranberry Bars are the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor for your busy lifestyle. Featuring rolled oats soaked overnight for a chewy, tender texture, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and studded with tart dried cranberries for a pop of fruity goodness. A touch of creamy peanut or almond butter adds richness, while optional chia seeds and nuts bring an extra boost of protein and crunch. Gently spiced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these bars are baked to perfection for a grab-and-go snack or breakfast option. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these make-ahead bars are ideal for meal prep and can be conveniently stored in the fridge or freezer. Healthy, homemade, and irresistibly delicious, these cranberry oatmeal bars are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir well, cover, and let the oats soak in the fridge overnight or at least for 6 hours.
Once the oats are soaked, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
To the soaked oats, add the dried cranberries, chopped nuts (if using), honey or maple syrup, peanut/almond butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds (if using). Mix until fully combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly and pressing it firmly into the pan with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice them into 12 equal pieces.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.0 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 758 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.2 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 676 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*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.
