Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe

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Cranberry Oat Bars
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried cranberries (i love the sunmaid ones over craisins)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces or 1/2 cup walnut pieces
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips (white , semi-sweet , milk , etc.) (optional)

Directions:

  1. PREHEAT oven to 350ºF.
  2. Combine cranberries and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. Let stand 10 minute.
  3. Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  4. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in cranberry mixture, chocolate (if using) and nuts.
  6. SPREAD dough into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  7. BAKE 20 to 22 minute or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 196.98 Kcal (825 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.26g 16%
Cholesterol 10.23mg 3%
Sodium 196.56mg 8%
Potassium 87.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.65g 9%
Sugars 12.77g 51%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 2.21g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 44.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358 Kcal (1499 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.64g 16%
Cholesterol 18.59mg 3%
Sodium 357.24mg 8%
Potassium 158.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 46.62g 9%
Sugars 23.21g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 6%
Protein 4.02g 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 5%
Calcium 80.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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