Ingredients and Weight:
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 1/2 cups (360 grams)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 grams)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2 grams)
- Vegan butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams), softened
- Natural cane sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams), packed
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
- Mashed ripe banana: 1 medium (about 120 grams)
- Almond milk: 1/4 cup (60 milliliters)
- Dried cherries: 1/2 cup (75 grams)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and mashed banana.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 200 per bar (based on 8 servings)
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
- Sodium: 120 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Sugars: 20 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy, dense, and oatmeal-y
- Bursting with sweet and tart cherries
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacks
User Comments:
- "These oatmeal cookie bars are so delicious and satisfying. They're the perfect way to start my day or indulge in a sweet treat."
- "I love that these bars are vegan and still so rich and flavorful. The cherries add a wonderful burst of sweetness."
- "These cookie bars are easy to make and always a hit with my family. I love that they're packed with healthy ingredients."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have vegan butter, you can use coconut oil or another plant-based butter substitute.
- To make gluten-free oatmeal cookie bars, use certified gluten-free rolled oats and flour.
- Store the oatmeal cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
