CRANBERRY-CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS

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"I love the combination of cranberries and chocolate, particularly in this recipe," says Dayton, Washington's Ann Michelson. "You can substitute dried cherries for the cranberries. And you can also make drop cookies instead of bars."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 egg white
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk the eggs, egg whites, sugar substitute, applesauce, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in dried cranberries. , Spread into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Treasure Onogadas
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These bars are the perfect way to end a meal. They're sweet, tart, and just the right amount of chewy.


ren8gadrader
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are now a staple in my kitchen.


Joshua Wabi
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These bars are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Zoey Lamb
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I love how versatile these bars are. I've added nuts, seeds, and even dried fruit to them. They're always delicious.


Rochdi Sediri
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These bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love measuring the ingredients and mixing everything together.


Mudhtaq Ansari
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Louie Pellegrino
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These bars are a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also perfect for packing in lunches.


Al amin Abubakar
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I made these bars gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and flour. They turned out just as good as the regular version.


Hina Zahara
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Wolf Crow
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Cheryl Taylor
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Priah Moustache
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're not too soft and not too hard - just perfect.


Nehemias
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cranberries add a nice tanginess that cuts through the sweetness of the chocolate chips.


Abdul Muhaimin
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip them up whenever I need a quick and easy snack.


Rai Yasir
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These are the best oatmeal bars I've ever had. The cranberries and chocolate chips add the perfect amount of flavor.


Rick Griffin
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


winston akum
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These cranberry chocolate oatmeal bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the perfect combination of sweet and tart.