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Granola bars with oats and nuts are cut into squares on a cooling rack over parchment paper. A spatula holds one bar, and a bowl of dried cranberries sits nearby.

Easy Cranberry Almond Banana Oatmeal Bars

Dusty @ Linen & Wildflowers
These soft and delicious cranberry-almond banana oatmeal bars come together in one bowl with no flour or eggs. A wholesome, kid-friendly snack you’ll want to make every week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 16 servings
Calories 116 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups + spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted} or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
  • Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until everything is evenly coated.
  • Add dried cranberries and sliced almonds. If you’re adding chocolate chips or seeds, now’s the time!
  • Spread the mixture into the baking pan and gently press it down to ensure it sets while baking.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
  • Let the bars cool completely before slicing (this helps them hold together).

Notes

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax

Variations

Switch it up with any combo of:
  • Chopped nuts: walnuts, pecans
  • Dried fruit: peaches, apples, apricots

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana cranberry oat bars, cranberry almond banana oatmeal bars, healthy banana oatmeal bars, healthy snack bars
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