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Pistachio Oat Squares: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Treat!

Pistachio Oat Squares
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Pistachio Oat Squares are chewy, nutty snack bars packed with wholesome oats, crunchy pistachios, and a touch of natural sweetness. Perfect for snacks, breakfast, or entertaining, they’re highly customizable and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Stir in chopped pistachios and dried cranberries.
  4. In a saucepan, melt honey, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat until smooth. Do not boil.
  5. Pour honey mixture over dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  6. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan, pressing down firmly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Nutritional Boost: Substitute half the oats with quinoa flakes.
  • Sweetness Adjustments: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
  • Nutty Variations: Replace pistachios with almonds or walnuts.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats and substitute flour with almond or coconut flour.
  • Vegan: Replace butter with coconut oil.
  • Sugar-Free: Use monk fruit or stevia-based sweeteners.
  • Serving: Pair with coffee, almond milk, or green tea; serve with fruit salad or Greek yogurt.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle extra pistachios before baking; drizzle with dark chocolate after cooling; add edible flowers for presentation.

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