Incredibly Easy and Delicious Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Bars

These are some of the most delicious oatmeal bars I've ever made! Moist, chewy, just the right amount of sweetness. All of this flavor and they're plant-based? YES! And, you'll never know the difference. Recipe and instructions are shown down below. ✅ SUBSCRIBE to my channel to see Cooking and Weekly Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/Jill4Today JILL'S OATMEAL BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT & NUTS 3/4 CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR (WHOLE WHEAT WOULD BE GREAT TOO!) ½ TEASPOON BAKING SODA ½ TEASPOON CINNAMON 1/8 TEASPOON NUTMEG ¼ TEASPOON SALT ¼ CUP SOFTENED, UNSALTED MARGARINE (IF USING SALTED MARGARINE, ELIMINATE SALT) 1/4 CUP, PLUS TWO 3 TABLESPOON PEANUT BUTTER TABLESPOONS BROWN SUGAR ¼ CUP GRANULATED SUGAR 1 TABLESPOON FLAX MEAL***(FOR FLAX EGG) 3 TABLESPOONS WATER*** (FOR FLAX EGG) ½ TEASPOON VANILLA 2 TABLESPOONS MILK OF CHOICE (I USED OAT MILK) 1 ½ CUPS ROLLED OR QUICK COOKING OATS ½ CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES ½ CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS OR NUT OF CHOICE (OR LEAVE OUT AND ADD ANOTHER DRIED FRUIT, LIKE RAISINS, CHOPPED DATE, ETC) PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. PAN SIZE: 8” X 8” SPRAY THE PAN WITH COOKING SPRAY OR LINE IT WITH PARCHMENT PAPER FOR EASY REMOVAL AFTER BARS ARE BAKED. IN A MEDIUM SIZED BOWH WHISK TOGETHER THE FLOUR, BAKING SODA, SALT, CINNAMON, AND NUTMEG. SET ASIDE. IN A LARGER BOWL, BEAT TOGETHER THE BUTTER AND SUGARS UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY. ADD THE FLAX EGG*** , MILK, AND VANILLA. ADD THE DRY INGREDIENTS INTO THE WET INGREDIENTS. BY HAND MIX THOROUGHLY. NOW ADD THE OATS, DRIED FRUIT, AND NUTS. ADD THE DRIED FRUIT. MIX GENTLY BUT THOROUGLY TO COMBINE SO YOU END UP WITH A NICE DOUGH. PRESS THE BATTER INTO THE PREPARED BAKE PAN. (PRESS FIRMLY!) BAKE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MINUTES UNTIL THE EDGES ARE GOLDEN BROWN AND THE CENTER FEELS FIRM. REMOVE FROM OVEN. I LIKE TO USE A SPATULA OR METAL MEASURING CUP TO GIVE THE BARS ONE MORE GOOD PRESSING. LET COOL COMPLETELY IF USING THE PARCHMENT PAPER METHOD, YOU CAN REMOVE THE BARS FROM THE PAN. REMOVE THE PARCHMENT. ***HOW TO MAKE A FLAX SEED “EGG” Place one tablespoon flax seed meal in a small bowl. Add 3 tablespoons water. Stir well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Stir again to make sure it’s well combined. Use as an “egg” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Give my video a THUMBS UP! And while you are SUBSCRIBING TO MY CHANNEL, hit that bell icon next to the subscribe bar, and each time I upload a new video you’ll be notified. This helps my channel grow. Thanks! SHOP WITH ME!! Each time you use my link and shop in Amazon, I receive a small commission. This helps support the channel. Thank you! SHOP MY AMAZON AFFILIATE STORE HERE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jill4today COOKING GEAR I USED TODAY: Reynold’s Parchment Baking Sheets: https://amzn.to/3DLoyoB Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set: https://amzn.to/3GrtVdI OXO 9” Whip: https://amzn.to/30Ye06x Cooling Rack: https://amzn.to/3vKTWzQ 8" x 8" Pyrex Baking Dish: https://amzn.to/3IFOZh2 🔔 HIT that NOTICATION BELL to receive a notification when I upload new videos! 👍 THUMBS UP my video if you enjoyed watching, please! Email me at: jill4today52@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jill4today52 Website: http://www.jill4today.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill4today/ #jill4today #vegan #plantbasedbaking