How to Make Cranberry Nut Oatmeal Granola Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola bars are a versatile and convenient snack that can be enjoyed on the go or as a quick and easy breakfast option. They are packed with wholesome ingredients and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious granola bar recipe, look no further than our Cranberry Nut Oatmeal Granola Bars.

These granola bars are the perfect combination of sweet, chewy, and crunchy, making them a hit with kids and adults alike. They are loaded wi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup ground flax seed
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 31 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 46 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • 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

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 85mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 144mg