Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings.
I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona
Ingredients
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3 cups quick-cooking oats
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1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
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1 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup ground flaxseed
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1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 cup canola oil
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1/4 cup honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons sugar
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg.
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2.
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, oil and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt.
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3.
Stir in oat mixture; toss to coat. Press firmly into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 211 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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