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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 including Pumpkin 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 like Homemade Eggnog Pudding. 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

For more oatmeal bar recipes to add to your holiday dessert, try these Coconut Chocolate Oatmeal Bars-delicious blend of flavors for a festive treat!


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

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels
Moist and chewy Orange Oatmeal Bars make a simple holiday dessert. Dense oatmeal and crunchy granola base with gooey coconut cherry orange topping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 141 kcal

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
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
50
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
200
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
1.2
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword cherry bars, easy cherry oatmeal bars, easy oatmeal bars
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6 Comments

  1. Delicious and healthy snack, Matt! I love the combination of ingredients and the flavors are mouth-watering.

  2. These oatmeal bars look so good! The topping is absolutely the best here: oranges, cherries, cranberries… Yum!

  3. First of all, these photos are gorgeous! And the bars sound delicious! I love the orange and cranberry combination! Yummy!

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