Cranberry Orange Granola Bar Recipe Tips

This Cranberry Orange Granola Bar is just in time for heading back to school. It is easy to make, low fat, and tastes delicious.

This is a perfect snack for anytime of day. You can customize this recipe too.

Make it your own with whatever flavor combinations you like. Cranberry Orange with a touch of white chocolate is my favorite.

You probably have all of these ingredients in your pantry and they come together quickly.

Additionally, Cranberry Orange is a favorite combination of mine but you really can use whatever you like.

Raisins and pecans or sunflower seeds and dried blueberries are nice options.

The combinations are endless!

Where did I get this recipe for Cranberry Orange Granola Bars?

This recipe is one of my mother’s.

I don’t know where it came from, but she began making it while I planned my wedding.

She fell in love with a dress that was just a little too small for her.

She decided to buy it anyway and set out to lose five pounds.

Additionally, this was one of her go-to healthy snacks.

However, the only problem with this granola bar recipe is that you won’t be able to stay away from them.

They are just so good.

They have a chewy texture that is addictive and satisfying.

My mom left these in the pan.

She would cut a piece for her lunch, a bite.

Consequently, I learned to cut it into a granola bar size and store it.

That is the only way I have any restraint.

Did my mom lose those five pounds?

She ended up losing SIXTY five pounds.

She had to have a tailor practically remake that dress!

Additionally, many brides hope to be the prettiest girl in the room, but I don’t know, she looked pretty great❤️.

Thanks for the recipe Mom! Let’s make them…

Step by Step

Granola Bar ingedients — Granola Bar ingredients.

Granola Dry ingredients — Combine all dry ingredients.

Combine dry and wet granola — Combine wet ingredients and add to dry.

mix granola with spatula — Mix with spatula until almost combined.

mix in fruit and chips — Add mix ins and finish combining by hand.

granola into bar pan — Dough will be sticky and tough. Pour into lightly greased bar pan,

Spread with hands — Lightly wet hands and spread in pan.

bake granola bar — Bake until golden brown.

drizzle granola bars — Slice in to bars and drizzle with white (or milk or dark) chocolate.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Additionally, let me know what your favorite mix-in combinations are. I would love to try them.

Cranberry Orange Granola Bars

Sharon My Ideas

Perfect blend of chewy and sweet, this granola bar is simple and easy to make! Perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

cooling and drizzling 40

Total Time 1 15

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients

2½ cups flour (300g)
2 cups oatmeal (160g)
2/3 cup brown sugar (145g)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2½ tsp cinnamon
⅔ cups honey (226g)
2 eggs
2 tsp orange zest
1¼ cup white chocolate chips, divided
1 cup craisins (dried cranberries)

Instructions

preheat oven 375°
spray a
mix together flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and set aside
combine eggs, orange zest and honey
combine all ingredients by hand, dough will be tough and sticky
add craisins and 1 cup white chocolate chips
using your hands press into prepared baking pan, wetting hands with water will help with this task
bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown
allow to cool completely in the pan or on a wire rack
melt ¼ cup white chocolate chips and drizzle over baked bars
slice into bars

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

Keyword banana bread, chewy bar, cinnamon oatmeal craisin, granola bar, homemade snack

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