Best 3 Orange Cranberry Oat Bars Recipes

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Calling all orange, cranberry, and oat enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Orange Cranberry Oat Bars. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a chewy oat crust, a tangy orange filling, and a burst of tart cranberries. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, and they're sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

But wait, there's more! This article is packed with a variety of oat bar recipes to satisfy every craving. From classic to unique flavor combinations, you'll find something for everyone. Whether you prefer a simple Cranberry Oat Bars or crave the indulgence of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oat Bars, we've got you covered.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of oat bar bliss. Happy baking!

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

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

ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIE BARS



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These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We enjoy these during the holiday season. —Jennifer Blakely, Visalia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup grated orange zest
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in baking chips, cranberries, pecans and orange zest., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter, 1 tablespoon zest and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over bars. Combine dried cranberries and remaining 2 tablespoons zest; sprinkle over frosting. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into triangles. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

Tips for the Perfect Orange Cranberry Oat Bars

  • Use fresh oranges. Fresh oranges provide the best flavor, but you can use bottled orange juice in a pinch.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the crust firmly into the pan. This will help to keep the bars from falling apart.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion

Orange Cranberry Oat Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With their chewy oat crust, tangy orange filling, and sweet cranberry topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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