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Cranberry recipes

Versatile and full of nutrients, cranberries are delicious in baked goods, as a tart relish for holiday spreads, and even mixed into smoothies. Here's how to bring a pop of red into your seasonal dishes.

7. Cranberry white chocolate granola bars

Whipped, The Blog
These homemade granola bars couldn't be simpler. Use cranberries and white chocolate, or any mix of dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate.

By Caroline Lubbers, Whipped, The Blog

Makes about 14 bars

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup dried cranberries

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread the oats and sunflower seeds on a cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes until slightly toasted, stirring once. Remove the pan and let oats cool completely.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the oil and brown sugar and stir until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the oat mixture until combined.

3. Stir in the cranberries and white chocolate chips. Press the mixture into the greased baking pan. Bake for about 25 minutes.

4. Remove the bars from oven and let them cool completely. Cut the bars and use a sharp spatula to remove them. Wrap in plastic wrap or keep in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 5 days. Or, wrap individually in plastic wrap and store them in the freezer.

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