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Cranberry Nut Oatmeal Granola Bars

Cranberry Nut Oatmeal Granola Bars

Cost $10, save $5

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  • 31 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
    • 1 cup dried cranberries
    • 1 cup pecan halves
    • ½ cup ground flax seeds
    • ½ cup milk chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup wheat germ

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • ½ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment or waxed paper.

2

Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.

3

Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and heat again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.

4

Combine the sugar mixture with the oats mixture until evenly mixed and the chocolate chips melt. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

5

Bake in preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

283

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 For a healthier alternative, swap in dark chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips.If you find the mixture too sticky, dampen your hands slightly before pressing it into the pan.Store the granola bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.