Ingredients for Banana Cranberry Bars
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup light butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (optional)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
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How to Make Banana Cranberry Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a food processor, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and mashed bananas. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add rolled oats, flour, and baking powder to the food processor. Pulse until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in orange zest (if using), orange juice (if using), and dried cranberries. Pulse a few times until cranberries are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 8 bars. This allows them to firm up and makes them easier to cut.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
3g
Carbs
8g
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