Cranberry Oat Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan).
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.
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
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries or cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 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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