Cranberry-almond oat bars

So I saw this oat bars recipe on the Cooking Light website and knew I had to make them. However, I didn't have all the ingredients, so I modified the recipe slightly. They turned out SO good. I'll definitely make them again. 

Crust:

• 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats 
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted 
• 3 tablespoons orange juice 
• Cooking spray 

Filling:

• 1 1/3 cups dried cranberries (about 6 ounces) 
• 1/4 cup fat free sour cream 
• 1/2 cup fat free ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. To prepare crust, weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle butter and juice over flour mixture, stirring until moistened (mixture will be crumbly). Reserve 1/2 cup oat mixture. Press remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. To prepare filling, combine cranberries, sour cream, ricotta, granulated sugar, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well. Spread cranberry mixture over prepared crust; sprinkle reserved oat mixture evenly over filling. Bake at 325° for 40-50 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Cut in 15 squares. 5 points+ per serving, sprinkled with some slivered almonds.

Comments

[Tammie]

Pinned it! Can't wait to try them!

[Catherine]

Mmmm! That looks delicious! Pinned it and hopefully will make it this weekend!

[Debbie]

Sandra, I think you must have read my mind today!!! I was hoping you would post "something yummy but healthy" to try...LOL.