Light Cranberry Bars Recipe

Craving a delicious treat without the guilt? These Light Cranberry Bliss Bars are a game-changer! A lighter take on a classic recipe, they're bursting with tart cranberry flavor and surprisingly low in fat and sugar. Made with frozen cranberries for year-round enjoyment, these bars come together quickly and are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. You won't believe how light and delicious they are! Perfect for holiday gatherings or an everyday indulgence. WW points: 2/serving.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 97.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light Cranberry Bars

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How to Make Light Cranberry Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1/2 cup pear baby food, 2 large egg whites, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup frozen cranberries (do not thaw) and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  7. The batter will be thick. Spread evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

6g

Carbs

5g

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