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Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars

Name: Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups quick-cooking oats; 1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup ground flaxseed; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona

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Ingredients

3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, oil and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt.
Stir in oat mixture; toss to coat. Press firmly into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 211 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars

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