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Apple-Cranberry Oat Bars

March 3, 2015 By Danielle 2 Comments

Apple-Cranberry Oat Bar  www.redkitchenette.comA few weeks ago I couldn’t stop thinking about making apple-cranberry oat bars….and while I’ve made similar bars, like these banana oat ones, I’d never made this exact combination.  After many different experiments/variations and multiple taste-testers (big and small), I have created a version that I deem “blog-worthy”.  They are soft and chewy, flavorful and delicious and super easy to make.  And without any refined sugar, they have a natural and clean tasting sweetness to them.  I love them as a quick breakfast in the morning, Audrey loves them as her afternoon snack, and my husband loves them pretty much every time he walks past the kitchen.

This Recipe Is:

  • Loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals
  • Perfect for babies, toddlers and kids
  • A great first finger food
  • Delicious for breakfast or snack-time
  • Portable
  • Vegan and Gluten-Free
  • Easy to make
  • Local and seasonal

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Apple-Cranberry Oat Bars
Serves: Makes 16 (2") square bars
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted*
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole oats (gluten free, if necessary)
  • 1 red apple, grated
  • 1 tablespoon flaxmeal*
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Spray a 9 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir in oats, apple, flax, cinnamon, salt and ginger. Mix in cranberries.
  4. Spread mixture evenly into pan; bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
* If you don't have coconut oil, you can use melted butter.
* If you don't have flax meal, use 1 egg instead and reduce applesauce amount to ¼ cup.
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2 Comments · Filed Under: 9-12 months + Up, Breakfast, First Finger Foods, Gluten-Free, Snacks & Sweets, Toddler and Beyond, Vegan

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  1. Jessica says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Do these freeze well? They look delicious!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      March 16, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Yes, absolutely!

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