Best 9 Cranberry Oat Cereal Bars Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary adventure to create the most delectable cranberry oat cereal bars that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for a wholesome and flavorful snack. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, we've got you covered with easy-to-follow instructions and a step-by-step process that will lead you to homemade bliss. From selecting the finest ingredients to baking the perfect bars with a golden-brown crust and a chewy-gooey center, we'll unravel the secrets to achieving cereal bar perfection. So, gather your aprons, preheat your ovens, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible goodness of homemade cranberry oat cereal bars.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY OATMEAL BARS



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Nobody can ever seem to get enough of these bars when I make them. They're very fast to make, too.

Provided by colettenoelle

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 28m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup melted butter
1 egg
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup pecans
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 11x7 inch baking pan.
  • Pour melted butter into a mixing bowl, and beat in the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice together in a separate mixing bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until thoroughly blended. Mix in the cranberries, pecans, and oats until evenly blended. Press mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is dry and edges slightly pull away from the sides of the pan, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CRANBERRY OAT BARS



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These little bars are great to snack on, are perfect at holiday time, and would be excellent for a cookie exchange. If you have leftover dough after forming the bars, don't worry, I find that the thinner the crust, the better.

Provided by Inger

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the cranberries, white sugar and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan, line with foil, then grease the foil.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of this mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the base, then crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

CRANBERRY-OAT CEREAL BARS



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This could be a dessert or a breakfast treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bag (10 ounces) marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups toasted oat cereal
1 cup dried cranberries, or raisins

Steps:

  • Spray a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Line with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows have melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cereal and dried cranberries.
  • Immediately transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula (or your fingers) coated with cooking spray, press in quickly and firmly. Let cool, about 1 hour; cut into 24 bars (3 rows lengthwise by 8 rows crosswise).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

CRANBERRY OAT BARS



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Categories     Mixer     Berry     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Back to School     Cranberry     Oat     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups pecans (6 ounces), chopped
1 1/3 cups dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Toast oats in another baking pan, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk together flour, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda, then beat into butter mixture until incorporated. Stir in oats, pecans, and cranberries. Spread in buttered pan.
  • Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 20 minutes, then cut into bars.

CRANBERRY-OAT CEREAL BARS



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Make and share this Cranberry-Oat Cereal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) bag marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups toasted oat cereal
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Spray a 1O-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Line with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat.
  • Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows have melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in cereal and dried cranberries.
  • Immediately transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet.
  • Using a spatula (or your fingers) coated with cooking spray, press in quickly and firmly.
  • Let cool, about 1 hour; cut into 24 bars (3 rows lengthwise by 8 rows crosswise).
  • Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.1

OAT & CRANBERRY BARS



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Easy to make, these delicious energy-packed oat bars are an ideal snack to make on a camping holiday or to take on long car journeys

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Breakfast, Snack

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

100g self raising flour
100g porridge oats
100g light muscovado sugar
100g dried cranberries
100g butter , melted
1 tbsp golden syrup
1large egg , beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
3 tbsp flaked almonds
icing sugar , for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line the base of a 20cm square tin with baking parchment.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, sugar and cranberries. Make a well in the centre and add the butter, golden syrup, egg and vanilla extract. Stir well until evenly damp.
  • Tip into the tin and spread out evenly. Sprinkle with almonds and bake for 20-25 mins until lightly golden. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then cut into 6 one way and 2 the other to make 12 bars. Dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CINNAMON-CRANBERRY OAT BARS



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I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. -Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, oil and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt., Stir in oat mixture; toss to coat. Press firmly into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY OAT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Make and share this Cranberry Oat Cream Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup brown sugar, plus
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup ReaLemon juice
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • With mixer beat flour, oats, 3/4 cup sugar & butter until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes until lightly brown. Beat cheese until fluffy and then beat in condensed milk until smooth.
  • Stir in lemon juice and spread over crust.
  • Combine cranberry, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; spoon over cheese layer.
  • Top with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake approx 45 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY OAT BARS



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With the incredible combination of orange and cranberry, these bars are fast sellers at my church's Christmas bazaar.-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda and ginger; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the oats, coconut and orange zest., Place 3 cups of mixture in another bowl; stir in pecans. Set aside for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into a greased 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., Combine cranberry sauce and orange marmalade; spread over crust. Top with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have old fashioned oats, you can use quick oats or rolled oats. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • For a sweeter bar, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the oats and nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cranberry oat cereal bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're made with simple, wholesome ingredients and are packed with flavor. The bars are also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, try making a batch of cranberry oat cereal bars.

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