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Oatmeal Cranberry Bars

Oatmeal Cranberry Bars: Chewy, Festive, and Gluten-Free Delight

Deliciously chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, and holiday gatherings, offering a gluten-free delight for everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Gluten-free flour Use a 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Adds sweetness and moisture
  • 2 cups Rolled oats Use certified gluten-free oats
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Essential for fluffy texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt Enhances flavors
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter Cubed for crumbly texture
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Infuses warmth
  • 1/2 cup Extra flour For crumble topping
  • 1/2 cup Extra brown sugar For crumble topping
  • 1/4 cup Extra butter For crumble topping
For the Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (walnuts or pecans) Optional for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Optional for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest Optional for citrus flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dried cranberries or raisins Optional substitute for tartness

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix gluten-free flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, baking powder, and sea salt in a large bowl.
  3. Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your greased baking dish.
  5. Evenly distribute the cranberries over the pressed mixture.
  6. Prepare the crumble topping by mixing additional flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon with softened butter.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the cranberries.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
  9. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check flour labels to ensure gluten-free safety. Customize with your favorite add-ins for varied flavors.

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