Oatmeal Cranberry Bars
These oatmeal cranberry bars combine hearty oats, tart cranberries, and a sweet crumb topping, making a delicious gluten-free treat perfect for breakfast or holiday snacks.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter cubed
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Add cold cubed butter and mix with hands until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into a prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Distribute cranberries evenly over the oat base.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble topping.
- Add remaining butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle crumble over cranberries.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate for 5-7 days.
- For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free flour and oats.