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Posted on September 7, 2022April 18, 2023 by admin — Leave a comment

Cranberry Oatmeal Muffin Bars

These fruity cranberry oatmeal muffin bars are a treat that you can enjoy for breakfast, snacks, and even dessert!

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We enjoy prepping make ahead breakfasts for the week so that we always have something on hand to start off the day with fuel and energy. And actually, the cranberries, oats, and a pinch of cinnamon make this recipe enjoyable to eat any time of they day.

Why are these cranberry oat bars healthy?

Rolled oats are a type of whole grain that provides a good source of fiber and nutrients
Cranberries are a rich source of vitamin C which is good for your skin, muscles, and bones
These are two healthy ingredients that you should stock up on as a solo cook

Simple Ingredients for Cranberry Oatmeal Muffin Bars

We use common ingredients that you could easily have on hand. The main ingredients are rolled oats, eggs, and some sort of liquid.

Rolled oats: We used rolled oats for this recipe, but you could easily use quick-cooking oats. Using the oats gives some texture versus only using flour
Flour: You could omit the flour, however, we like incorporating just a small amount because it helps provide the muffin-like texture
Eggs: Eggs play an important role in baking since they help provide structure, add moisture, and act as a glue
Sweetener: You can use regular sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Applesauce: Applesauce is a great fat replacer in many baked goods. The moisture also will keep most baked goods moist and fresh longer
Cranberries and orange juice: Adding fruit to your baked goods is a great way to add fiber and additional vitamins and nutrients

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How to Prepare Oatmeal Muffin Bars for One:

Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease your baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, mix together your wet ingredients: egg, applesauce, orange juice, and maple syrup.
Next add your dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking soda, and baking powder.
Then, fold the cranberries into the batter.
Finally, pour the batter into the baking dish and bake in the oven until the center is fully cooked.

Reference the recipe card below for detailed instructions.

A small baking dish with a golden brown cranberry oatmeal muffin bar.

Meal Prep Tips for Cranberry Oat Muffin Bars:

Other Fillings: Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, nut butter, or chia seeds
Other Prep Methods: You can also pour the batter into a small muffin pan and make separate portions
To Serve: Enjoy these muffin bars with yogurt. To repurpose them, you can also crumble them up and use them as a yogurt topping
Storage: Store them in an air-tight container or Ziploc bags in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days
To Reheat: Heat them in the microwave until they warm through

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Cranberry Oatmeal Muffin Bars

Decadent cranberry oatmeal muffin bars that are easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

mixing bowl
baking dish
oven

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 orange (juiced)
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and juice of one orange
Next, add the flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda and mix well
Then, add the cranberries and fold them into the batter
Grease a baking dish with olive oil and pour in the batter
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes

Notes

Substitutions: If you don’t have fresh cranberries, you can use dried cranberries

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is maple sugar healthier than sugar?

Although maple sugar is still high in sugar it has a lower glycemic index than table sugar. This could raise blood sugar slower than regular sugar.

Can I use frozen fruit?

Yes, any type of fillings will work well. If using frozen fruit, you don’t have to thaw it out before you mix it into the batter.

Can I use instant oatmeal for baking?

Yes, you can use rolled oats and instant oatmeal interchangeably in most baked oatmeal recipes.

Posted on September 6, 2022April 18, 2023 by admin — Leave a comment

Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

Easy, high protein, vegetarian cauliflower fried rice made in less than 15 minutes!

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If you’re la huge cauliflower fan and love seeing it incorporated in tasty ways, then, you’ll appreciate this vegetarian “fried rice” recipe. Here’s why you’ll enjoy this recipe:

Super quick and simple, but still healthy and delicious at the same time

It’s a great high-protein vegetarian recipe

And..it’s fried rice without the guilt!

To Prepare This Cauliflower Fried Rice, You’ll Need

Cauliflower Rice: You can make your own cauliflower rice, but to save time you can use pre-cut packaged options that can be found in the produce aisle or in the frozen section

Frozen Peas: You can use canned peas or frozen peas.

Shredded Carrots and Red Cabbage: These two ingredients add a variety of nutrients, but they also add beautiful colors to this dish

Aromatics: We used red onions and garlic, but you can also add green onions or shallots for this recipe

Seasonings: We seasoned our fried rice with coco aminos and sesame oil, but you can use regular soy sauce. If you want to add heat, you can also add chili oil

How to Make Cauliflower Fried Rice in Less Than 15 Minutes

Add oil to a heated wok and stir fry the onions and garlic.

Next, add the cauliflower rice and stir until they soften. Sprinkle with the seasonings.

Finally, add the peas, carrots, cabbage, sesame oil, and coco aminos.

Stir everything around.

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Meal Prep Tips for Cauliflower Fried Rice

Vegetables: We used carrots and red cabbage, but you can use any kind of vegetables that you have on hand. Broccoli is also a good vegetable with a high amount of protein

Nuts: You can also add nuts for more protein such as cashews or peanuts

Herbs: To add flavor, you can also garnish with chopped green onions or fresh sliced basil leaves

Coco aminos: You can also substitute this with regular soy sauce

Added Protein: You can also add scrambled eggs to this recipe for more protein (note: adding eggs will turn the recipe into a vegetarian recipe instead of a vegan recipe)