These Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Breakfast Meal Prep Bars are a perfect blend of flavors and nutrition, making them an ideal choice for quick breakfast ideas or sweet snacks recipes. Packed with oats, cranberries, and a hint of orange zest, they offer a delightful start to your day.

This recipe is part of healthy breakfast recipes easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy simple breakfast ideas throughout the week. They are great for meal prep and can be stored for a convenient grab-and-go option.

Healthy Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bars

These oatmeal bars are made with wholesome ingredients, providing a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. Fold in the dried cranberries and nuts or seeds if using.
5. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and press down firmly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or bars and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 25g