Oatmeal bars are a great alternative to pre-packaged snacks. These Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars are also nutritious since they contain antioxidants, Omega-3s, and fiber! Bake up some homemade goodness today!
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Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars
Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars
As a busy family on the go, it’s easy to gravitate towards pre-packed snack bars, but I prefer to make something more nutritious for my family and these bars do the trick. My husband and kids don’t even know there’s a superfood hidden in here – they just think they’re delicious! Shhh, I won’t tell if you don’t!
The hubby got his first taste of what a heavenly {but healthy} homemade bar tastes like with this recipe for Easy Oatmeal Bars – It’s now a family favorite and my most pinned recipe on Pinterest for months now. You can pin it here to make it later.
Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars are easy to make, the prep time is about 10 minutes, bake time 30 minutes. Oh, and if you don’t have dried cherries on hand, no problem, you can substitute dried cranberries or any other kind of dried fruit. This delicious recipe makes about 20 bars.
These bars go great in lunches or double as a coffee cake to enjoy with your favorite morning beverage. They also make a tasty after school treat – I mean snack! The streusel topping is one of the best parts!
To Store Cherry Oatmeal Bars
Layer the bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
This is the best way to eat your oatmeal and be healthy! Enjoy!
Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars
Oatmeal bars are a great alternative to pre-packaged snacks. These Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars are also nutritious since they contain antioxidants, Omega-3s and fiber! Bake up some homemade goodness today!
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Servings: 20
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 egg whites lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, extending foil over edges.
- In a medium bowl stir together the first 5 ingredients (through flaxseed meal). Remove 1/2 cup mixture for streusel topping. Stir baking soda into remaining oat mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the next four ingredients (through vanilla); stir into oat mixture until combined. Stir in cherries and then spread batter in prepared baking pan.
- Using a pastry blender or fork, cut butter into reserved streusel topping until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Using foil or parchment, lift out of pan. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
To Store
Layer the bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature before serving. Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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If you love baking with oatmeal as much as I do, you’ll enjoy these recipes for Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and Easy Oatmeal Bars.
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