Indulge your taste buds with the delightful Cranberry Nut Bars, a perfect blend of tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a sweet, chewy oat mixture. These delectable bars are not only a treat for your palate but also a visual feast with their vibrant red cranberries and golden brown crust.
Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing recipes featured in this article. From the classic Cranberry Nut Bars bursting with juicy cranberries and nutty goodness to the irresistible Cranberry Nut Bars with White Chocolate Chips that add a touch of creamy sweetness, each recipe promises a unique flavor experience.
For those with a sweet tooth, the Cranberry Nut Bars with Maple Glaze are a must-try. The maple glaze adds a delightful layer of sweetness and richness, making these bars extra special. If you're looking for a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cranberry Nut Bars have got you covered, offering the same delicious flavors without compromising on taste.
But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there. We also have the delightful Cranberry Nut Bars with Cream Cheese Filling, which elevates the classic recipe with a creamy, tangy filling that perfectly complements the tart cranberries and crunchy nuts. And for those who love a chewy, gooey texture, the Cranberry Nut Bars with Marshmallows are an absolute delight. The gooey marshmallows add a delightful twist to the traditional recipe.
So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey as you explore the world of Cranberry Nut Bars. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to bake and savor these delectable treats that are perfect for any occasion.
CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS
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
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
CRANBERRY NUT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS
Healthy homemade granola bars. This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute the dried fruit, pecans, and chocolate morsels out for what you like.
Provided by MzTravelista
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 46m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.
- Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat in microwave again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Stir vanilla extract and cinnamon into brown sugar mixture.
- Stir brown sugar mixture into oats mixture until evenly mixed and chocolate is melted; pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Lift bars out of pan by pulling by the parchment paper; cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g
CRANBERRY NUT BARS
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
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
Fruit-nut bars with dried cranberries. No sugar added.
Provided by catwall
Time 3h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
FAVORITE CRANBERRY NUT BARS
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
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
Not too sweet. Great with a nice hot cup of tea!
Provided by kim *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350'
- 2. Grease 8-inch square baking pan.
- 3. Beat eggs in medium size bowl until thick. Gradually add sugar, beating until thoroughly blended.
- 4. Stir in flour and melted butter. Blend well.
- 5. Add cranberries and walnuts, mixing gently until just combined.
- 6. Spread evenly in pan. Bake for 35-45 min's ro until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- 7. Cool and cut into bars.
- 8. If you'd like, you can drizzle these with a simple glaze made by mixing powdered sugar with a few tsp's of milk or orange juice until desired consistancy.
- 9. Might also be nice w/the addition of a little orange zest or orange extract.
APRICOT-CRANBERRY-NUT BARS
Relish these bars packed with apricot, cranberry and pecans - a nutty dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. Place bread mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg; mix well. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture evenly in bottom of greased pan.
- In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; stir gently to mix (do not break up cream cheese). Spread filling evenly over base. With fingers, crumble reserved mixture and sprinkle evenly over filling; press lightly.
- Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 13 g
CRANBERRY NUT ENERGY BARS
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
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.
CRANBERRY CINNAMON NUT BARS
Make and share this Cranberry Cinnamon Nut Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- CRUST:
- COMBINE all ingredients, mixing until crumbly. Press firmly into greased 13"x9" cake pan.
- BAKE at 350°F for 15-18 minutes, or until light golden.
- TOPPING:
- BEAT eggs, sugar, corn syrup and melted butter together until blended. Stir in cinnamon chips, cranberries and walnuts. Pour evenly over crust.
- BAKE for about 30-35 minutes longer, or until set and golden. Cool completely, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 44.5, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.9
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
- Chop the nuts into small pieces so that they distribute evenly throughout the bars.
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily combine the oats, flour, and butter.
- Press the crust firmly into the bottom of the pan to prevent it from crumbling.
- Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Conclusion:
These Cranberry Nut Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With their chewy crust, tart filling, and crunchy nuts, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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