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

Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars

oats

Rice Krispies

cranberries

flaxseed

cinnamon, divided

nutmeg

brown sugar

corn syrup

canola oil

honey

vanilla extract

salt

sugar

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.

I can attest the the goodness of this treat!  I have been making it for years for various family functions (requested by the younger kids of the family). The only difference I can suggest is adding white chocolate chips to the recipe as well.

<p>These are delicious--much better than a rice crispy treat or granola bar.  I substituted coconut oil for the canola oil.  I also added shredded coconut and omitted the nutmeg.  I think I'll reduce the brown sugar by half the next time I make it.  We felt they were plenty sweet. </p>

I couldn't get them to set up, so I spread them in a 9x13 pan and baked for about 20 minutes at 350.  They set up, became crunchy, and were delicious.  I will make again.  The whole family loved them.

I liked the flavor, but next time will reduce the amount of canola oil.

Turned out great! I used half cranberries and half raisins and chia seeds instead of flax.

Wonderful flavor!  Sweet autumn!  Next time I would put them in a slightly larger pan so as to make them less thick.

Was too thick. Fell apart tasted good.Will try them again.

Next time I'll omit the nutmeg. These stuck together only when they were refrigerated.

These bars were very easy to make and are kind of addicting. Didn't have any trouble getting them to set up. I boiled my sugar mixture for a little bit and set the bars in the fridge to set. All four of my kids liked them and I liked the healthier ingredients. I will make these again at some point.

This is delicious! Tastes like apple crisp topping. I subbed a couple ingredients that I didn't have in the cabinet so my batch didn't set up. But it still tastes amazing as an ice cream/yogurt topping!

cinnamon-cranberry oat bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 16

Author : Taste of Home Editorial Team

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