Best 8 Chocolate Cranberry Oat Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our irresistible Chocolate Cranberry Oat Bars. These delectable treats are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. With a chewy oat base, a layer of gooey cranberry filling, and a rich chocolate topping, these bars are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack, these Chocolate Cranberry Oat Bars are a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our detailed recipe provides clear instructions to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with our irresistible Chocolate Cranberry Oat Bars.

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

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS



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Chewy and sweet with tart cranberries, rich chocolate chunks and crunchy pecans...these bars can make it that much easier to stick to your smart eating plan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Microwave cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir, Set aside. Combine next 4 ingredients.
  • Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until blended. Gradually beat in oat mixture. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and nuts.
  • Spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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-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.

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate, Cranberry & Oat Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Glazbinator

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 32 squares, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup non-hydrogenated margarine
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped (BAKER'S)
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 (degrees fahrenheit).
  • Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
  • Spread dough firmly into a 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20-22 minutes or until centre is set. Cool completely (on wire rack) before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 38.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 12.3, Protein 1.9

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & OAT BARS



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From Kraft. These turned out so moist and delicious! Used 1 1/4 cup of brown sugar and will lower it next time to 1 cup to lower a bit the calories! Also used about 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips instead of the baking squares. You've got to try this! :)

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. Let stand 10 minute.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate and pecans.
  • Spread dough into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minute or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.

OATMEAL CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIE BARS



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If you're looking for a classic (and pretty!) flavor combination, try our Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars. This soft oatmeal cookie bar is made with Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix while sweet and creamy white chocolate is drizzled on top, and sweet, tart and slightly chewy dried cranberries and more white chocolate are stirred into the dough. Quick and fun, this cranberry-oatmeal cookie bar recipe will add extra flavor to your cookie tray.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bar (4.4 oz) white chocolate, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter, water, egg and cinnamon with spoon until soft dough forms. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chopped white chocolate for topping. Stir remaining chopped white chocolate and the cranberries into dough. Spread dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 25 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and edges are golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave reserved 1/4 cup chopped white chocolate uncovered on Medium (50%) 30 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments until white chocolate can be stirred smooth. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe over top of bar.
  • Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until melted white chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE OAT BARS



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These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items on hand and can whip them up quickly. —John Kleckner, Muscoda, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 cups old-fashioned oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside., In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the condensed milk, chocolate chips and remaining butter and salt. Cook and stir until smooth. Add the nuts and remaining vanilla. Press 4 cups oat mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan; spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For perfectly chewy and moist oat bars, make sure to use old-fashioned oats rather than quick-cooking oats.
  • To achieve a gooey center, don't overmix the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • For a decadent chocolate flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • To ensure the bars set properly, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
  • For a touch of extra sweetness and crunch, sprinkle the bars with chopped nuts or seeds before baking.
  • For a festive touch, decorate the bars with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cranberry oat bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cranberries with the chewy texture of oats. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, these bars are a must-try for anyone who loves a classic combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these bars are a great way to enjoy the goodness of chocolate, cranberries, and oats in a single bite.

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