CINNAMON-CRANBERRY OAT BARS

Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.