Kickstart your day with a delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our Cranberry Nut Oatmeal Granola Bars. These wholesome treats are a perfect blend of chewy oats, tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a hint of sweetness. With three enticing variations – classic, chocolate chip, and peanut butter – these granola bars cater to every taste bud's desire. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with natural goodness, they're the perfect on-the-go breakfast, snack, or post-workout fuel. Get ready to indulge in a nutritious and satisfying treat that will keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, cranberry juice, and cinnamon over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and salt.
- Pour the maple mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Stir in the cranberries and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture begins to brown. Cool completely. Store airtight in a plastic container for up to 1 week.
CRANBERRY OATMEAL BARS
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
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 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
Tips:
- Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola bars a more complex flavor and texture. You can use rolled oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats.
- Don't overcook the oats. The oats should be cooked through but still have a slight chew to them. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
- Use real butter. Butter will give your granola bars a richer flavor than oil. If you're vegan, you can use coconut oil or another plant-based oil.
- Add your favorite nuts and seeds. This is a great way to add extra flavor, texture, and nutrients to your granola bars. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
- Use dried fruit that you like. Dried cranberries are a classic choice, but you can also use raisins, apricots, cherries, or blueberries. If you're using a fruit that is particularly tart, you may want to add a little extra honey or maple syrup to the bars.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making granola bars. So get creative and have fun! You can try different combinations of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
Conclusion:
Cranberry nut oatmeal granola 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 oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So get creative and have fun making your own granola bars!
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