Description
Cranberry Date Bars are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, encased in a buttery oat crust that melts in your mouth. These bars are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a wholesome snack packed with nutritious ingredients. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying with your favorite beverage, they are easy to make, customize, and will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until crumbly. Press half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine chopped dates and dried cranberries; spread evenly over the crust.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg