Cranberry Orange Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Walnuts, Chopped; 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries, Chopped; 1 cup Sugar Plus 2 Tablespoons To Sprinkle On Top; 1/2 cups Smooth, Unsweetened Applesauce; 1/4 cups Canola Oil; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Orange Zest; 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Walnuts, Chopped
1/2 cups Dried Cranberries, Chopped
1 cup Sugar Plus 2 Tablespoons To Sprinkle On Top
1/2 cups Smooth, Unsweetened Applesauce
1/4 cups Canola Oil
1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Orange Zest
3 Tablespoons Orange Juice

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["Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in walnuts and dried cranberries.", "Whisk 1 cup sugar, applesauce, oil, orange zest and juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until well blended. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray a 9""x13"" pan with nonstick cooking spray (I prefer the kind with flour in it).", "Remove dough from the refrigerator and press firmly into the pan. Dough will be very sticky; use a piece of parchment or waxed paper to press it down evenly.", "Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over the top of the pressed dough.", "Bake the bars until lightly golden brown, approximately 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 15 servings."]

626

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Nut Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cranberry Orange Nut Bars

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