I made this Vegan Cranberry Bars for my mom’s birthday last month. The cranberries made it sweet tart, and my mom liked them.
Delicious Vegan Cranberry Bars Recipe
These cranberry bars feature a delectable layer of tart cranberries sweetened perfectly, sandwiched in an oat-based crust. The recipe requires only about an hour from start to finish and yields 12 generous bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together flour, oats, melted coconut oil, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt until crumbly.
- Assemble the Bars: Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Spread the cooled cranberry filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled, cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy your festive vegan cranberry bars!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
I store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. The stay festive, and I let them come to room temperature before serving.
