Oatmeal-Bran Cookie Bars

Oatmeal-Bran Cookie Bars are a healthier alternative to traditional cookie bars, as they are packed with fiber from oats and bran.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Oatmeal-Bran Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Oats
• 1 cup Bran
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine oats, bran, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Stir in raisins and chopped nuts.
5. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Allow the bars to cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then cut into squares or bars.
7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.