When it comes to healthy snacking, it’s easy to get into a granola or protein bar rut. If you’re tired of eating the same ‘ol store-bought bars everyday, then we have the perfect recipe for you: Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars that are SUPER EASY to make! Here’s what we’re loving about these delicious bars:
- They can stay fresh for up to a week at room temp and up to two weeks in the fridge.
- There’s no baking required – simply mix everything together, refrigerate, and cut into bars!
- They hold together, so they’re great for taking on-the-go.
- Sweetened with honey or agave, they’re naturally sweetened.
- They basically taste like HEAVEN in a bar!
These healthy oatmeal bars are perfect for any time of the year!
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Tips for making Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars
- If the dough seems a little dry at first, keep mixing.
- This is our favorite vanilla protein powder for this recipe, but any type of vanilla protein powder will work!
- Don’t want to use protein powder? Substitute it with oat flour instead!
- Refrigerate the oat bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
- Use a small, square or rectangle cake pan lined with parchment paper to easily set, cut, and remove the bars.
- Feel free to adapt these bars with your favorite dried fruits, nuts, seeds and spices!
Variations for healthy oatmeal bars
Want to mix up the flavors in oatmeal bars? Simply replace the dried cranberries and sliced almonds with the following variations:
- Raisins, mango, pineapple, apricots
- Goji berries
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts such as cashews, hazelnuts and walnuts
- Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
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- The BEST Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
- Easy Raspberry Breakfast Quinoa Bars
- Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Chocolate Cherry Crumble Dessert Bars
Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars
These delicious Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars are the perfect breakfast or snack recipe! They take 10 minutes to make, are no-bake, and are great for taking on-the-go. Made with rolled oats, almond butter, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and cinnamon!
Servings: 12 oatmeal bars
Calories: 154 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey (or agave)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients together and mix.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper in a square 9" cake pan.
- Place the dough in the pan and flatten until even.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 154 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 4 g
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Jere Cassidy says:
I saw this recipe and just had to make it. This recipe couldn’t be any easier to make for something healthier than my usual sugary granola bar.
Angelica says:
Can this be made without the honey or agave?
Christine McMichael replied:
Since they are no-bake, I would recommend using something that can hold them together instead. You could try out maple syrup instead! Enjoy the recipe!
Pavan says:
Do I have to use protein powder?
Christine McMichael replied:
You could try using oat flour or another type of flour instead!
SusanTibbetts says:
Can you use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats?
Christine McMichael replied:
I wouldn’t recommend steel cut oats since the texture is very different from rolled oats. I’m not sure that the texture of the bars would hold up the same way!
kita says:
Oh wow. I absolutely love this recipe and am totally crushing that they can last up to 2 weeks in the fridge!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says:
I have somehow bought a LOT of protein powder over the last few weeks, and am looking for recipes to use it up. This looks like the perfect solution! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Tara says:
I love no bake bars especially when i am on the go and really busy. Helps they can be healthy too.
Sophie says:
I have two bags of rolled oat that expires next month. I have now a yum recipe to finish up those and I am sure my family will love it.