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Home » Desserts » Cranberry Oat Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Cranberry Oat Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Jun 30, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 19 Comments

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simple gluten free cranberry oat bars

These cranberry oat bars are light, delicious, and buttery, with the sweet tart bite of cranberries throughout. This is an easy gluten free recipe to make for a brunch or afternoon tea – they’re simple, tasty, and have the perfect texture.

gluten free vegan cranberry oat bars

If you’re looking for a simple dessert that’s easy to make and allergy friendly, these cranberry oat bars are for you.

These bars use easy to find ingredients, one bowl, and have a wonderful flavor and texture that you’re sure to enjoy. They’re light, delicious, and the tangy cranberries throughout the bars add a nice contrast to the buttery oatmeal base.

These aren’t super sweet, so they’re perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea, or even for a sweet addition to a weekend breakfast or brunch. Bake a batch of these today – I think you’ll love them!

gluten free oat bars with cranberries
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Ingredient Notes

  • Certified Gluten Free Oats – If you are gluten free, you must use a brand of oats that is certified gluten free. We use GF Harvest Oats, which are available on Amazon.
  • Gluten Free Flour Blend – I used Namaste Perfect Flour Blend for these bars, and the texture was just right! You could probably use a different cup-for-cup gluten free blend if you prefer, but I haven’t tried a different brand in this recipe.
  • Dried Cranberries – Be sure to call on the brand of dried cranberries that you use to make sure they are free from cross contamination with nuts. Two brands to check into are Ocean Spray Craisins and Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods.
  • Vegan Buttery Spread – We like Earth Balance Soy Free Vegan Buttery Spread – it gave these bars a delicious butter flavor. You could also use the baking sticks.

Substitutions

  • You can use a different fruit if you prefer in these bars. Try dried cherries, dried blueberries, or even a few chocolate chips if you like!
  • If you aren’t gluten free, you can use all-purpose flour or spelt flour if you prefer.
  • If you aren’t dairy free, you can use regular butter.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Mix the vegan buttery spread, sugar, and maple syrup together with an electric mixer.
sugar and vegan buttery spread in a mixing bowl
  1. Add the gluten free flour, certified gluten free oats, and salt, and mix on low speed.
oat bar dough
  1. Stir in the dried cranberries with a spoon.
cranberry oat bar dough in a bowl
  1. Press the dough into a square pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
pressing the dough into the pan
  1. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-27 minutes until the top is golden brown.
cranberry bars after baking
  1. Let the bars cool for about an hour before slicing into squares.
cranberry oatmeal bars on a plate

Storage/Freezing

Store leftover bars in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for 3-4 days.

You could also freeze these. Store in an freezer safe container. They should stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Recipe

gluten free cranberry oat bars

Cranberry Oat Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan).

Kelly Roenicke
These buttery bars are a delicious light dessert to bring to a party or potluck! Enjoy one with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 27 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 12
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup vegan buttery spread
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 ½ cup certified gluten free oats
  • ¾ cup gluten free flour blend
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • â…“ cup dried cranberries or cherries
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Put the vegan buttery spread, sugar, and maple syrup in a bowl and mix together on medium speed.
  • Add the gluten free flour blend, gluten free oats, and salt and mix on low speed.
  • Stop the mixer and add the cranberries, and stir them in with a spoon.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and use some waxed paper to press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-27 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool for about an hour.
  • Use the parchment paper to remove the slab from the pan and transfer to a cutting surface. Slice the bars with a sharp knife.

Notes

Store leftover bars in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for 3-4 days.
You could freeze these if you like. Place in a freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you aren’t gluten free, you can use regular all-purpose flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 111mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. D

    June 30, 2023 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    These are so good! Great for a quick snack.

    Reply
  2. Leslie Boe

    April 15, 2019 at 12:40 am

    I noticed these aren’t mentioned as dairy free. What is in them that is considered dairy?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      April 20, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      They are dairy free! I will correct that.

      Reply
  3. Jessica @ Sweet Menu

    August 13, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Oooh these look yummy! Great for taking to work and packing in the kids lunchbox!

    Reply
  4. Farrah

    August 07, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    These look delicious (and simple)! :] Thank you for sharing the recipe and for such an awesome giveaway! :]

    Reply
  5. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    August 07, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    These bars look like the perfect workout snack! I love the combo of oats and cranberries together. This is an awesome giveaway too! Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen

    August 07, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Mmmm, I love homemade snacks like these! Cranberries, oats, flaxseed… perfection!

    Reply
  7. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext

    August 07, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    They look amazing! Love oat bars!

    Reply
  8. Emily @ Zen & Spice

    August 07, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    These look so tasty and simple! Great recipe!

    Reply
  9. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    August 07, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    These would be perfect for Christmas. I am bookmarking them to make in a couple of months :)

    Reply
  10. Lisa

    August 07, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I’m definitely giving these a try! I need to stop purchasing store-bought granola bars because there’s so much added sugar and they cost adds up!

    Reply
  11. Christine

    August 07, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Wooo! Just entered :). Would love to win this because new cookbooks make my heart happy and those cranberry oat bars look to die for!

    Reply
  12. Julia

    August 07, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Yeeeees!!! I have Debbie’s book too! I haven’t made anything yet, but have my heart set on a few of her recipes. Can’t wait to give them a go. The cranberry oat bars look awesome!

    Reply
  13. Meme

    August 07, 2014 at 10:07 am

    These look delish! And what a great cookbook!

    Reply
  14. Kimberly

    August 07, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I love cranberries and oats … and I wish I had one of these bars for breakfast right now!

    Reply
  15. Cassie

    August 07, 2014 at 9:48 am

    These look great… love how little added sugar there is!

    Reply
  16. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    August 07, 2014 at 8:20 am

    These oat bars look delicious! I love how easy they are to whip up.And what a fun way to sneak in some cranberries, too!

    Reply
  17. Francesca

    August 07, 2014 at 7:59 am

    So yummy! Thanks for the chance to win :)

    Reply

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