Cranberry Pistachio Baked Oatmeal Bars
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Shelled Pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 large Egg
- 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure the leavening agent and spices are evenly distributed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the egg is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes; this allows the oats to soak up some of the liquid for a better texture.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into bars.