Best 11 Dried Cranberry Fruit Nut Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect for on-the-go or as a healthy dessert? Look no further than dried cranberry fruit nut bars! These bars are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a great option for a quick bite or a satisfying treat. With a variety of recipes available, you can easily find one that suits your taste and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a chewy, gooey bar or a crispy, crunchy one, there's a dried cranberry fruit nut bar recipe out there for you. So grab a handful of dried cranberries, some nuts, and a few other simple ingredients, and let's get started!

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FAVORITE CRANBERRY NUT BARS



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Each fall when cranberries are harvested, I buy many bags and put them in the freezer. That way I can enjoy these delicious berries all year long. This dessert is a favorite at potluck suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, extracts and salt. Add butter. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY NUT BARS



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My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the usual cookies. I had to have the recipe, and she was gracious enough to provide it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DRIED CRANBERRY FRUIT-NUT BARS



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Fruit-nut bars with dried cranberries. No sugar added.

Provided by catwall

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup almond flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, divided
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix almond flour, butter, and 1 egg in a bowl until well combined. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch square pan.
  • Stir chocolate chips, walnuts, cranberries, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds together in a large bowl. Cover the almond dough with this mixture.
  • Mix cream and remaining egg thoroughly in a small bowl; pour evenly over the fruit-nut mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before cutting into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 19 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

FRUIT AND NUT SQUARES



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Cranberries, apricots and nuts mix up into a rich and delicious favorite holiday bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup quartered dried apricots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, the brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of pan.
  • In same bowl, mix filling ingredients. Spoon onto crust; spread evenly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY NUT ENERGY BARS



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These are a great alternative to store bought cereal and granola bars. They pack well and make an easy, quick snack or breakfast on the go. I like to use dried cranberries, but you could substitute any soft dried fruit like cherries or apricots.

Provided by Marmish

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups raisins
2 cups oatmeal
2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup peanuts
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup other dried fruit
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Toast oatmeal on large baking sheet 13 x 9 pan or 15 x 10 jellyroll pan for 10 minutes.
  • Add raisins and Rice Krispies and toast another 5 minutes.
  • Add peanuts and dried fruit and set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt butter, peanut butter and marshmallows over low heat.
  • When smooth and combined, add oatmeal mixture.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Press firmly into 9x13 pan.
  • Cool and cut into 20 bars.
  • Note: I use a large dutch oven type pot to make mixing easier.
  • You can also reduce or eliminate butter if you want to lower the fat.

GLAZED DRIED FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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Looking for easy dessert bars using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this fruit and nut dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 jar (12 oz) orange marmalade
1 bag (5 oz) dried cherries (about 1 cup)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup cashew halves and pieces
1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie crust ingredients until well blended. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat orange marmalade to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until well mixed. Spread evenly over cookie crust.
  • Bake about 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS



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This is one fast and totally addicting recipe. It's easy to adjust to your tastes or what's in your cupboard - try adding chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, cherries or a spoonful of peanut butter. You'll be making this every week.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Healthy

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup hulled pumpkin seeds
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup dried cranberries
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 13x9-inch pan with lightly-greased parchment paper; an inch or so of parchment paper should stick up on 2 sides to form lifting handles.
  • Mix the quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, mixed nuts, cranberries, and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl; spread into the prepared pan, evenly pressing into the corners and out to the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes, using slightly less time for chewier bars and slightly more time for crunchier bars.
  • Allow the the bars cool for 5 minutes in the pan before using the parchment paper to lift them from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars. Let the bars cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CRANBERRY BARS



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This recipe is a variation from a old 4-H project book. I have been making them for years! I always, always, always have people asking me to make these! Great snack for road trips! I use no-sugar-added peanut butter.

Provided by e.oliver365

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¾ cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Combine corn syrup and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, cook at a boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into sugar mixture. Add rice cereal, oats, cranberries, and coconut; stir well.
  • Press peanut butter mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 141.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

FLAVORFUL DRIED FRUIT BARS



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"These yummy bars are packed with naturally sweet fruit and tasty spices, so no one even misses the sugar," assures field editor Ruth Seitz from Columbus Junction, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, dates, plums and raisins. Cook over medium heat until fruit is softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Cool. Stir in egg substitute and vanilla. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients; stir in fruit mixture. , Spread into an 11x7-in. baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

GRANOLA BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND SEEDS



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A combination of nut butter, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Small Plates     Granola     Seed     Coconut     Dried Fruit     Honey     snack     Oat     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups dried fruit (cherries, raisins, currants, cranberries, and/or blueberries), divided
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides; spray parchment.
  • Pulse 3/4 cup fruit and 1/2 cup hot water in a food processor until smooth and incorporated, 3-4 minutes. Add honey, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oats and pulse until well combined, 30-45 seconds. Add pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and remaining 1 cup oats and 1/2 cup fruit. Pulse until just combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing down until completely even. Bake granola until darkened, firm around the edges, and the center gives just slightly when pressed, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Remove granola using parchment overhang, then cut into 20 bars with a serrated knife.
  • Do Ahead
  • Granola can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

EASY FRUIT & NUT BARS



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Enjoy all of your favorite fall flavors in one place with these Easy Fruit & Nut Bars. Dried cranberries, white chocolate, mixed nuts and more bring a standard spice cake to the next level in this recipe for Easy Fruit & Nut Bars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 egg
1 cup PLANTERS Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate, broken into small pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving ends of foil hanging over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, COOL WHIP and egg in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.) Stir in nuts and cranberries.
  • Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert. Use foil overhang to remove dessert from pan; slice into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8475 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Prep Work: Before you start, preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will save time and make cleanup easier.
  • Measuring Ingredients: Use measuring cups and spoons to ensure accurate measurements. This will help ensure your bars turn out perfectly.
  • Chopping Nuts: If you're using whole nuts, chop them into small pieces. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the bars.
  • Mixing the Ingredients: Stir the ingredients together until they are well combined. Overmixing can cause the bars to become tough.
  • Baking the Bars: Bake the bars in a preheated oven for the specified amount of time. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking.
  • Cooling the Bars: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These dried cranberry fruit nut bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of flavors and textures, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these dried cranberry fruit nut bars a try!

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