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Oatmeal Craisin Snack Bars Recipe

November 17, 2014 by Jenn 30 Comments

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Fresh butter has a new, simple recipe in I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!®. The original packaging has been given a makeover, but what’s inside has been tweaked as well. You know that you’re a baker if you get excited about butter, right? The new I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter is creamy and delicious as well as being incredibly versatile enough to use in everything from on toast (straight out of the fridge, no need to wait for the spread to soften), to making your eggs extra fluffy, to vegetables and of course, desserts! It can be used for spreading, topping, sauteing, cooking or baking – like in this Oatmeal Craisin Bars recipe I made last week!

Oatmeal craisin bars recipe I can't believe it's not butter

The new buttery spread is made of a blend of oils, purified water, and a pinch of salt. I appreciate being able to pronounce everything on the label, but even more so, I enjoy the taste! It’s important to have a simple recipe, but it has to taste good.

This new I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter recipe is offered in the Original, Light, and Olive Oil varieties. It’s entirely free of artificial preservatives, the blend of oils are plant-based, and is a fantastic source of both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 ALA! Unilever spreads like I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter provide good fats while containing 0g trans fat per serving, no cholesterol and no partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. The new spread boasts 40% fewer calories and 70% less saturated fat than butter, so it’s a great healthy alternative when a recipe calls for butter. With the holiday baking season in full swing, that is definitely a good thing!

The new I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® is the first spread from Unilever in the U.S. to be made from non-GMO sourced ingredients, which I was really happy to hear about!

Oatmeal craisin bars recipe I can't believe it's not butter

The new, simple I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter recipe hit the shelves of grocery stores nationwide in October and average about $3.09. It’s still available in your favorite forms as well, be it spread, stick, or spray. I prefer the spread version because it is the easiest for everyday use, like buttering toast and using in recipes (no need to melt butter!).

I am a big fan of oatmeal raisin cookies and I am always trying to find ways to spice them up a bit. I decided to try the new I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter by baking up this Oatmeal Raisin Snack Bars recipe and it was so good!

It was so good, in fact, that I made it again a few days later, but substituted Craisins (dried, lightly sweetened cranberries) in the place of raisins. They were just as delicious! I think this twist on the recipe makes for a great seasonal snack, don’t you?

Oatmeal Craisin Bars Recipe

Oatmeal craisin bars recipe I can't believe it's not butter

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Oatmeal Craisin Snack Bars Recipe

Based on the following Oatmeal Raisin Snack Bar recipe: http://www.icantbelieveitsnotbutter.com/recipes/detail/42039/1/oatmeal-raisin-snack-bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups uncooked old fashioned oats [or quick-cooking oats]
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Craisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread with sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture on slow speed just until blended. Stir in raisins. Evenly spread into prepared pan.
  4. Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 32 bars.
Oatmeal craisin bars recipe I can't believe it's not butter
Be sure to check out the amazing I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter recipes, especially during the Holidays, to find something new to treat your family to. Tis the season for baking, after all! Feel free to leave a review and also share your favorite way to use this new recipe!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Comments

  1. Penelope says

    November 17, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    It sounds yummy, I love oatmeal bars and these look utterly fantastic. I didn’t think to sub in I can’t believe it’s not butter, have to try it!

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      November 18, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      Yeah, it came out pretty fantastic! I hadn’t used a spread like this in baking before, but it made absolutely no difference in the way the bars came out!

      Reply
  2. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I love oatmeal raisin cookies too so I’m sure I’ll love these! I’m sure they turn out super moist!

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      November 18, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      They’re really moist! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Those sound really good. I love craisins! Yum!

    Reply
  4. Christie says

    November 18, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Craisins are some of my fave add ons to cookies. This recipe looks amazing!

    Reply
  5. Jaime says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious. I’m looking for healthier snack options for my son – I think he’d love these!

    Reply
  6. Liz Mays says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Craisins! I love craisins. I also love oatmeal bars. I need these!

    Reply
  7. Debbie L. says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    The bars look delicious. Pinned to my Dessert board – these are perfect treat for work

    Reply
  8. Chrissy says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    These look absolutely delicious. I love I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! It is so good on veggies.

    Reply
  9. Debbie Denny says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    That looks so tasty. I will have to get some of that butter.

    Reply
  10. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Oh man! I love snack bars like this. Maybe even a little TOO much…but I’ve gotta try these!

    Reply
  11. Jeanine says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Oh these look delicious! My kids would love them Too AND be able to take them to school!

    Reply
  12. Alesha @ Full Time Mama says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Those snack bars looks super good, and with oatmeal and craisins I’ll have far less guilt eating them! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
  13. Krystal says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    These sound wonderful! Thanks a lot. I know what I’ll be making this weekend!

    Reply
  14. Dawn says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I was just craving oatmeal cookies. This is a great healthier alternative!

    Reply
  15. Debra says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    3 stars
    They sound and of course look so yummy. I love oatmeal bars – especially for breakfast, they fill me up and get me going for the day.

    Reply
  16. Dawn says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    Boom! I’ve got to get me some of THAT. Yum.

    Reply
  17. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    These look so delicious. I will have to make some to surprise the kids. They will love it.

    Reply
  18. Annie says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:09 am

    This recipe sounds divine!! We love I Can’t Believe – it is so delicious 🙂

    Reply
  19. Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:50 am

    Looks yummy! I cannot believe they made a non-GMO version of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!®! Impressive.

    Reply
  20. Pauline C. says

    November 19, 2014 at 5:08 am

    I will regret not trying this recipe myself. I want a taste of those.

    Reply
  21. Donna says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    I so love craisins! I’ve never used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter in cooking before… never even thought about it. They sure do look good!

    Reply
  22. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    I love making my own snack bars so this recipe is definitely perfect for me.. they look delicious!

    Reply
  23. Linda Bradshaw says

    November 26, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Oh wow, these look so good. I have to make some of these. It would be great to have some snack bars!

    Reply
  24. M.Clark says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:59 am

    I have never tried Oatmeal Craisin cookies but I think they would taste delicious, I would love to give these Oatmeal Craisin Snack Bars a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  25. christina p says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    We love oatmeal cookies. I bet this would be a hit too!

    Reply
  26. Miz Helen says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    Your Oatmeal Raisin Snack Bars look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with Full Plate Thursday. Wishing you a Valentine Day filled with Love!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  27. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    February 15, 2015 at 5:33 am

    Visiting from Saturday Night Fever. I’m a huge oatmeal fan, these bars look delicious, I’d find it hard to leave them alone. I would love for you to stop by and share this and other recipes with us over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Have a great day!

    Reply
  28. Krista says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    I have a very similar recipe but I’ve never put crasins in it! These look delish, I cant wait to try your version!

    Reply

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