Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Moist and chewy Orange Oatmeal Bars make a simple holiday dessert. Dense oatmeal and crunchy granola base with gooey coconut cherry orange topping.

If you’re a fan of breakfast and granola including Pumpkin Granola, I got a treat for you…quite literally. These Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars take the wholesome goodness of breakfast and combines it into a fun holiday dessert. Since breakfast and desserts are two of my favorite food categories, it was only fitting.

Almost every holiday I spend with my parents includes homemade desserts like Homemade Eggnog Pudding. The times we create a meal together are often the most memorable. These cherry orange oatmeal bars could be enjoyed as a sweet brunch treat or an after dinner dessert.

Once you have the granola oatmeal base ready you can prep the cherry orange topping. Ingredients like eggs, shredded coconut, fresh orange zest, cranberries and cherries creates a moist and creamy topping that pairs with the dense, chewy crust. Bake until combined into one delicious dessert with two layers.

For more oatmeal bar recipes to add to your holiday dessert, try these Coconut Chocolate Oatmeal Bars-delicious blend of flavors for a festive treat!

Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars recipe at-a-glance:

Difficulty: Easy
Flavor profiles: Strong orange and cherry flavors with a sweet and salty oatmeal crust.
Texture: Dense and chewy oatmeal cookie base with gooey cherry orange topping.

More holiday dessert recipes you might like:

• Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
• Sweet and Salty Dark Chocolate Bark
• Skittles White Chocolate Fudge
• Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
• Cranberry Maple Blondies
• Apple Cider Cheesecake
• Chewy Cashew Toffee Cookies

Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Moist and chewy Orange Oatmeal Bars make a simple holiday dessert. Dense oatmeal and crunchy granola base with gooey coconut cherry orange topping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16 bars

Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Granola Oatmeal Crust

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup butter chilled
• ½ cup granola cereal honey and almond flavor recommended
• ¼ cup old fashioned oats

Cherry Orange Topping

• 1 large egg
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries thawed and chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut plus extra

Instructions

 

Crust

• Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter with a pastry knife or fingers until crumbled and well incorporated. Stir in granola and oats. 
• Press mixture into a 9x9 baking dish and bake 7-9 minutes, until slightly set. Remove from oven and cool slightly.

Topping

• In a large bowl stir together egg, egg white, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Fold in cherries, cranberries and coconut. 
• Spread over crust and bake 30-35 more, until center barely jiggles and edges are golden. 
  
• Cool on a wire rack at least an hour before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with additional coconut as garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Amount per Serving

Calories

141

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

0

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

0

g

Cholesterol

 

25

mg

8

%

Sodium

 

102

mg

4

%

Potassium

 

50

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

16

g

5

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

7

g

8

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

200

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

1.2

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

11

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.6

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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