Chewy oat bars with bright orange and tart cranberry in every bite.
This cranberry orange lunchbox oat bars recipe is designed to be practical, repeatable and easy to save for later. It makes 9 bars. SweetMonkFruit supplies the measured sweetness while the core ingredients stay in focus.
Why this recipe works
The recipe uses a short ingredient list and a clear three-step method. Measure SweetMonkFruit exactly as written, mix it evenly through the recipe, and follow the stated cooking, chilling or resting time for the intended texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp SweetMonkFruit
- 1 tbsp orange juice plus 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
Method
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly, press firmly into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until the edges are golden; cool completely before cutting into 9 bars.
SweetMonkFruit in this recipe
SweetMonkFruit contains monk fruit juice powder and tapioca fibre. It contains no erythritol and no allulose. Because the recipe has already been tested around the amount listed above, start with that measurement and adjust only to your taste.
Serving and storage
Serve the recipe according to the final method step. Let baked items cool before slicing, keep chilled recipes refrigerated, and store leftovers covered when appropriate for the ingredients used.
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