Description
Cozy, chewy, and packed with autumn flavor—these bars are your new snack-time soulmate. They’re made with simple pantry staples like oats, maple syrup, nut butter, and tart cranberries, then baked into golden perfection. The result? A nourishing treat that’s just as happy fueling your morning coffee ritual as it is tucked in a lunchbox or powering you through an afternoon slump. Quick, easy, and oh-so satisfying—this is homemade joy in bar form.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats (certified GF if needed)
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1/4 cup ground flaxseed
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter/sunflower seed butter)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
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1/3 cup chopped pecans or almonds (toasted for best flavor)
Instructions
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Prep Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment (leave overhang).
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Mix Dry – Combine oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
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Add Wet – Stir in maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla until fully combined.
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Fold In Goodies – Mix in cranberries and nuts gently.
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Press Firmly – Transfer mixture to pan, pressing down hard and evenly (this ensures bars hold together).
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Bake – Bake 20–22 minutes until edges are golden.
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Cool Completely – Let cool in pan before lifting out and slicing. Patience = perfect bars!
Notes
Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is the secret to bars that hold together beautifully. For extra indulgence, add a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 cal Per bar
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g