Description
These Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Oatmeal Bars are a delightful mix of flavors and textures in a wholesome snack or dessert. The chewy oats pair perfectly with the tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, honey/maple syrup, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Combine: Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until fully combined. Fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Bake: Spread mixture in the baking dish, press gently, and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a softer texture, slightly reduce baking time.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
