Incredibly Easy and Delicious Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Bars

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey is often more affordable.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is healthier, and sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cherries

Raisins are lower in sugar, while dried cherries can be more affordable.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, and vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Grease the sides and bottom of an 8x8 baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine unbleached all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt, then mix well.

In a separate bowl, beat together vegan margarine and peanut butter until fluffy.

Add brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract to the mixture and combine.

Prepare a flaxseed egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water and letting it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.

Add the flaxseed egg to the wet mixture and combine well.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients together in one bowl.

If the mixture is too dry, add about 2 tablespoons of oat milk to help combine.

Stir in rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries until fully mixed.

Pack the mixture into the prepared baking pan using a spatula, ensuring it is tightly packed.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the baking pan in the center of the oven.

Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown around the edges and firm in the center.

After baking, press down on the mixture with a measuring cup to compact it further before cooling.

Let the bars cool in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper.

Cut into squares or bars and enjoy.

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