High-Protein Cranberry-Walnut Oat Bars are nutty and flavorful. These oat bars contain almond butter, coconut oil, lime zest, chia seeds, dried cranberries, walnuts, raw pepitas, vanilla essence, cinnamon, honey, and salt. These items are simple and available easily in grocery stores. They don’t contain any dairy components, so you can easily have them on a dairy-free diet, but be cautious if you are allergic to nuts. These oat bars are prepared in 35 minutes, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. High-Protein Cranberry-Walnut Oat Bars store properly, so we can easily make a large batch in advance. Serve these oat bars with Greek yogurt, fresh fruits, and coffee.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 250 kcal
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1
- Cook Duration: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total Duration: 35 minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Snack
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Serving: 12 bars
EQUIPMENT:
- Small saucepan
- Mixing vessel
- Spatula
- Baking pan
- Grater
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- â…” cup smooth almond butter
- 5 tbsp. coconut oil
- 4 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2¼ cups rolled oats
- â…” cup unsalted raw walnuts
- ½ cup dried cranberries – (50%-less-sugar-added)
- ¼ cup unsalted raw pepitas
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp. grated lime zest
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND BUTTER:
- Add the smooth and natural peanut butter to provide the creaminess, and it also helps to bind these items. Mix the almond butter with the measurement to combine the separated oil.
COCONUT OIL:
- Include the liquid coconut oil to provide the indulgent flavor, and it also binds the items and helps to maintain the shape.
OATS:
- Add the old-fashioned rolled oats to provide the satisfying and chewy texture in the bars. Don’t use the quick oats because they make them soft.
WALNUTS & PEPITAS:
- Include the walnuts or pepitas to add crunchiness and additional protein, good fats, and texture.
CRANBERRIES:
- Add the 50 % less sugar-containing dried cranberries to include the natural sweet and lightly tangy flavor in these bars. It pairs nicely with nuts & oats as well.
CHIA SEEDS & LIME ZEST:
- Include the chia seeds and lime zest in the bars. Chia seeds will provide the fiber content, while the lime zest will offer the nice citrus aroma.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oven to 350°F and put the parchment on the tray.
- Include the coconut oil, vanilla essence, salt, almond butter, cinnamon, & honey in a small pan.
- Now put the pan on a low flame & stir till the mixture is combined & smooth.
- Add the dried cranberries, chia seeds, walnuts, pepitas, lime zest, & rolled oats in the large vessel and mix.
- Include the hot almond butter mixture on the dry components and mix properly with a spatula to coat.
- Add the mixture to the baking pan and use the back of a spoon to press the mixture firmly.
- Now bake the mixture for twenty minutes till the corners get lightly golden.
- Take them out and cool the bars properly in the pan.
- Then place them on the cutting board and cut into 12 pieces.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut them into 12 equal pieces.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DAIRY & YOGURT:
- Cottage Cheese
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Greek Yogurt
FRUITS:
- Fresh Berries
- Apple Slices
- Banana Slices
BEVERAGES:
- Coffee
- Green Tea
- Almond Milk
SPREADS:
- Almond Butter
- Peanut Butter
- Greek Yogurt Dip
BREAKFAST SIDES:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Chia Pudding
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Top of Form
- Bottom of Form
TIPS:
- We have to press the mixture in the pan to hold the bars properly.
- Don’t bake the bars for a long time, or they will get dry & crumbly.
- Cool the bars completely before cutting them.
- We have to chop the bars into small pieces so the bars will slice easily.
- Include some additional lime zest to add a strong citrus taste.
- Add the smooth & natural almond butter to provide a good texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cooled bars to a closed vessel and store for one week.
FREEZER:
- Cover the bars with parchment or plastic wrap, then put them in the jar or box and freeze for three months.
FAQs:
Will I add the quick oats instead?
- Yes, we would easily add the quick oats instead to add the chewy texture & good structure, but they make them soft.
What should I add instead of honey?
- We would include maple syrup instead of honey to add the sweetness, though it will change the taste of these bars.
Will I exclude the almonds from these bars?
- Yes, we would easily utilize any other nut or seed butter instead, but it will change the taste.
Could we include some chocolate chips in the bars?
- Yes, we would easily include a small quantity of chocolate chips in them after the mixture has slightly cooled down.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 250 kcal
Net carbs: 20 g
Serving: 12
Iron: 2 mg
Total carbs: 25 g
Serving size: 1
Vitamin A: 0.2 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Calcium: 55 mg
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 105 mg
Potassium: 190 mg
