Cherry Almond Granola Bars Recipe
Delicious homemade granola bars packed with oats, nuts, dried cherries, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds (or chopped raw almonds)
- 2/3 cup pitted dates (about 7-8 large medjool dates)
- 1/3 cup dried tart cherries (unsweetened if possible)
- 1/4 cup seeds of choice (flax, hemp, sesame, chia mix recommended)
- 1 pinch sea salt (healthy pinch)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
- 1/4 cup creamy salted natural almond butter (just almonds + salt)
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and line an 8×8-inch dish with parchment paper.
- Spread oats and almonds on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Pulse dates and cherries in a food processor until sticky and small bits remain.
- Mix toasted oats, almonds, fruit purée, and seeds in a large bowl. In a saucepan, heat maple syrup, almond butter, and coconut oil until smooth, then stir in salt and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, pressing into the prepared dish. Freeze for 15-20 minutes, then cut into 12 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.