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Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Moist and chewy Orange Oatmeal Bars make a simple holiday dessert. Dense oatmeal and crunchy granola base with gooey coconut cherry orange topping.

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If you’re a fan of breakfast and granola, I got a treat for you…quite literally. These Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars take the wholesome goodness of breakfast and combines it into a fun holiday dessert. Since breakfast and desserts are two of my favorite food categories, it was only fitting.

Almost every holiday I spend with my parents includes homemade desserts. The times we create a meal together are often the most memorable. These cherry orange oatmeal bars could be enjoyed as a sweet brunch treat or an after dinner dessert.

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Once you have the granola oatmeal base ready you can prep the cherry orange topping. Ingredients like eggs, shredded coconut, fresh orange zest, cranberries and cherries creates a moist and creamy topping that pairs with the dense, chewy crust. Bake until combined into one delicious dessert with two layers.

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Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars recipe at-a-glance:

Difficulty: Easy
Flavor profiles: Strong orange and cherry flavors with a sweet and salty oatmeal crust.
Texture: Dense and chewy oatmeal cookie base with gooey cherry orange topping.

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Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Moist and chewy Orange Oatmeal Bars make a simple holiday dessert. Dense oatmeal and crunchy granola base with gooey coconut cherry orange topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry bars, easy cherry oatmeal bars, easy oatmeal bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Calories 141kcal
Servings 16 bars
Author: Matt Ivan
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Ingredients

Granola Oatmeal Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter, chilled
  • ½ cup granola cereal, honey and almond flavor recommended
  • ¼ cup old fashioned oats

Cherry Orange Topping

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, thawed and chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter with a pastry knife or fingers until crumbled and well incorporated. Stir in granola and oats. 
  • Press mixture into a 9x9 baking dish and bake 7-9 minutes, until slightly set. Remove from oven and cool slightly.

Topping

  • In a large bowl stir together egg, egg white, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Fold in cherries, cranberries and coconut. 
  • Spread over crust and bake 30-35 more, until center barely jiggles and edges are golden. 
  • Cool on a wire rack at least an hour before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with additional coconut as garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 102mg4%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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