Lower Sugar Cranberry Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup almond flour
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1/2 cup oat flour
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1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
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1/2 cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries
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1/4 cup Lily’s low-sugar white chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, oat flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms.
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Gently fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into desired portions.
# Notes:
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These bars are naturally gluten-free, low in sugar, and are a great snack or light dessert.
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Letting the bars cool completely ensures they hold together while slicing.