Healthy Soaked Oatmeal Cranberry Bars
Wholesome, satisfying, and delightfully easy to make, these Healthy Soaked Oatmeal Cranberry Bars are the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor for your busy lifestyle. Featuring rolled oats soaked overnight for a chewy, tender texture, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and studded with tart dried cranberries for a pop of fruity goodness. A touch of creamy peanut or almond butter adds richness, while optional chia seeds and nuts bring an extra boost of protein and crunch. Gently spiced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these bars are baked to perfection for a grab-and-go snack or breakfast option. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these make-ahead bars are ideal for meal prep and can be conveniently stored in the fridge or freezer. Healthy, homemade, and irresistibly delicious, these cranberry oatmeal bars are a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir well, cover, and let the oats soak in the fridge overnight or at least for 6 hours.
Step 2
Once the oats are soaked, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 3
To the soaked oats, add the dried cranberries, chopped nuts (if using), honey or maple syrup, peanut/almond butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds (if using). Mix until fully combined.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly and pressing it firmly into the pan with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 7
Once cool, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice them into 12 equal pieces.
Step 8
Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (740.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2228.8 |
| Total Fat 86.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 20.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 758.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 312.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 161.9g | |
| Protein 65.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 675.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1908.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories