The moment the Stay at Home mandate started I remember thinking this is great. I envisioned myself having a hot breakfast every morning, taking lunch breaks and going for walks. None of these things have actually happened because work has gotten busier than ever. Not having time to make breakfast every morning gave me the idea to make these easy cranberry oatmeal squares. I had also received a bag of the amazing Cape Cod Select frozen cranberries that I have been dying to use. These oatmeal squares are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or any time snack.
Ingredient Spotlight: Cape Cod Select Frozen Cranberries
We love Cape Cod Select frozen cranberries in our home for their great quality and convenience. They always taste good and we love that we can get them all year round. They are grown with the highest standards which is one of the reasons why they are America’s best selling frozen cranberries. You can use them for sauces, smoothies, cocktails, yummy baked goods and more!
Tips to make the perfect cranberry oatmeal squares:
Use quality ingredients: As always, to get the best tasting dishes you need good quality ingredients no matter how simple the dish is. Use the best cranberries and oats for the ultimate result. Old fashioned oats add a nice bite and nutritional value to the recipe. The orange zest although minimal adds a nice flavor profile to these oatmeal squares.
Use a longer piece of parchment paper than normal: With some parchment paper hanging on the sides, you will be able to easily lift the bars out of the pan. Try it, you will be mad at yourself for not having done this before.
Mix well: This recipe is meant to be crumbly however you want to make sure it does not completely fall apart. Make sure you mix in the melted butter to the flour mix well and press the dough firmly when layering, especially the first layer.
These oatmeal squares keep well. They last for at least 7 days at room temperature and they can be frozen as well. Place them in a tightly sealed container and enjoy a square or two each morning with a cup of coffee or tea.
| Prep Time | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 60 Minutes |
| Servings |
Bars
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- 3 cups Cape Cod Select frozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Grease a 8x8 inch pan or spray it with cooking spray. Line the sides and bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Make the parchment paper long enough to overhang on the sides then grease or spray cooking spray over it as well.
- Melt butter, cover and set aside.
- Mix the flour, oats, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Chop the cranberries in a food processor, add to a small bowl and stir in orange zest and remaining granulated sugar.
- Pour the warm butter into the four mix and stir well till ingredients are combined. Place half of the dough into the pan and press firmly into a nice level layer.
- Spread the cranberry mix over the layer of dough then top with the remaining dough. The top layer can be gently pressed.
- Bake until golden brown for about an hour making sure to rotate the pan halfway through the cooking.
- Allow to cool completely and pull out using the hanging parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Stephen says
May 26, 2020 at 6:07 pmMust admit I’ve never been one for using cranberries in my baking, however these sound lush and quite a wonderful mix of flavours
paolo says
May 27, 2020 at 12:52 amwow this looks delicious. Cant wait to try this recipe
Agnes says
June 15, 2020 at 10:44 pmThank you!
Ann says
May 27, 2020 at 3:26 amThis looks really tasty, and I do love cranberries, so thanks for sharing 🙂
Gervin Khan says
May 27, 2020 at 5:33 amI always love to try a delicious, healthy and an easy recipe for my kids and I think this one is the best for me to try.
BHAVYA VATRAPU says
May 27, 2020 at 8:47 amPictures look all delicious. I would love to try a vegan version of this. Can you suggest any other alternative for butter? Thanks for writing about this recipe.
Agnes says
June 15, 2020 at 10:44 pmI have not made them without butter but I think coconut oil would work. I will give it a try and share it.
littlemisadvencha says
May 27, 2020 at 10:47 ami am currently hungry right now, and i definitely want to grab some snacks. this is a perfect snack! i wish to try this. </3
the joyous living says
May 27, 2020 at 12:10 pmthese oatmeal squares sound delicious. i would love to try these especially thanks to the cranberries and orange zest.
Marie Phillips says
May 27, 2020 at 2:44 pmCan’t wait to try this! I keep frozen cranberries in my fridge year round just for this sort of thing!
Rosey says
May 27, 2020 at 4:28 pmI like the bit of tart that cranberry gives to a snack. I am sure these cranberry oatmeal snacks are totally delicious.
Agnes says
June 15, 2020 at 10:45 pmThey are so good, You will love them if you like a bit of tart 🙂
Shannon Gurnee says
May 28, 2020 at 12:09 amThis looks like a delicious recipe! I would love to try making this sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Emman Damian says
May 28, 2020 at 4:42 amI wish I can bake Easy Cranberry Oatmeal Squares soon. It sounds so delicious! So yummy!
Steven Morrissette says
May 28, 2020 at 8:00 amWow, those look so tasty and delicious. Also, they look easy to make.
Nilakshi says
May 28, 2020 at 9:26 amThis looks like a great recipe. Will try for sure!
Melanie williams says
May 29, 2020 at 8:20 amOoo yes please and I love how they are cranberry too. These look really yummy adnd I like that they are easy x
Natalie says
May 29, 2020 at 11:52 amSuch a lovely treat. Looks delicious and I bet it taste really good with cranberries inside. I must make this for my family.
Arris Gawe says
June 3, 2020 at 5:45 amThis recipe looks great and yummy! I should probably try this at home!
Brooke R says
June 3, 2020 at 12:08 pmThese look delicious.. I cannot wait to make them!
Tracy @ Cleland Clan says
June 3, 2020 at 2:31 pmThese look amazing! They’d be perfect for when you’re on the go.
Cheeia says
June 4, 2020 at 1:29 amWow. My favorite! Okay thanks for inspiring me to make some!!!
Oscar says
June 4, 2020 at 8:09 amIm gonna try this and bring it to the office. Thanks for sharing!
Neil Alvin says
June 4, 2020 at 12:46 pmYum yum yum! Those look healthy. I will try to make one for my daughter.
aisasami says
June 4, 2020 at 6:03 pmThese looks yummy. I want to try to make these because they look like the perfect breakfast item!
Nikhila says
June 6, 2020 at 5:14 amThis seems delicious. I will try to make it. Thanks.
lipstickcafe says
June 7, 2020 at 1:14 pmThat looks amazing! I will definitely try it