Cinnamon Cranberry Oat Bars

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a large saucepan, combine the 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. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 bar equals 211 calories, 6 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 72 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.