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Easy Cranberry Bars

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Made with just 5 ingredients, these easy cranberry bars are a fun alternative to Thanksgiving pie. The tart cranberries pair with the sweet and nutty flavor of the crumb topping, held up by a rich and buttery shortbread crust. It’s also a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce after the holidays.

  • Author: Melissa Belanger
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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For the cranberry bars:

  • 12 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour + extra for flouring pan
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

For the streusel:

  • 1/2 cup granola*
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold vegan butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  2. In a food processor, blend shortbread ingredients until large crumbs/balls form. Remove from bowl and press into an 8-inch baking dish. Top with cranberry sauce.
  3. In food processor, combine flour, sugar and butter for streusel topping. Blend until a small crumb forms. Add granola and process until granola is incorporated into crumb. Crumble evenly over cranberry sauce.
  4. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely (at least 20 minutes) before removing from pan and slicing.

Notes

*Check the label to make sure your granola is dairy free (and/or nut free if needed).

  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 242
  • Sugar: 16.2 g
  • Sodium: 192 mg
  • Fat: 8.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
  • Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg