Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Bars

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Bars offer the perfect blend of tart dried cranberries and crunchy pecans. Ideal for a vegetarian diet, these American-style treats are free from eggs and gluten, making them a great option for those with allergies. Their warm spice profile, featuring cinnamon and nutmeg, makes them versatile for breakfast or a snack.

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Overview

These Spiced Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the crunch of pecans and the warmth of spices. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet addition to your brunch table, these bars are both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 15

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups melted butter, melted
• 1 Whole egg
• 0.33 Cups brown sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Cup flour
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) pumpkin pie spice
• 0.75 Cups dried cranberries
• 0.75 Cups pecans, divided
• 0.75 Cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
2. Pour the melted butter into a mixing bowl. Beat in the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until thoroughly blended.
5. Mix in the dried cranberries, pecans, and oats until evenly distributed.
6. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges slightly pull away from the sides of the pan, about 13 to 15 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy your Spiced Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Bars!

Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Bars!