Healthy Holiday Joy: Festive Almond Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe from East Lansing’s Revive Wellness
Celebrate the holidays with a healthy dessert! Try these easy almond cranberry oat bars from Revive Wellness in East Lansing—gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
The holidays are all about celebrating, but you don’t have to sacrifice your wellness goals to enjoy a sweet treat! At Revive Wellness in East Lansing, we love sharing healthy dessert recipes that taste amazing and nourish your body. These festive almond cranberry oat bars are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and loaded with holiday flavor—making them the perfect guilt-free addition to your dessert table.
Why Choose a Healthy Holiday Bar?
Traditional cookies and bars can be packed with sugar and processed ingredients. This recipe uses wholesome oats, almond butter, cranberries, and just a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness, so you can indulge and feel great!
Festive Almond Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until combined.
Fold in cranberries and chopped almonds.
Press mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
Cool completely, then cut into bars.
Optional:
Drizzle with a little melted dark chocolate for an extra festive touch!
Why You’ll Love These Bars
Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, these bars are a delicious way to fuel your body and satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re great for holiday parties, lunchboxes, or a quick pick-me-up with your afternoon tea.
Celebrate a Healthier Holiday in East Lansing
For more healthy holiday inspiration, visit Revive Wellness! We’re here to help you enjoy the season with balance, wellness, and lots of delicious flavor.
Happy, healthy holidays from the Revive Wellness team!
