Description
Cranberry Almond Granola Bars bring pure homemade comfort straight from your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Packed with wholesome ingredients and delightful crunch, these bars become your perfect snack companion for busy mornings or afternoon energy boosts.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper covers the bottom and sides.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup almond flour, ½ cup chopped almonds, ½ cup dried cranberries, and ¼ teaspoon salt, stirring until ingredients are distributed evenly.
- In another bowl, create your liquid mixture by whisking ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup melted coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and integrated.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into your dry mixture, using a spatula to fold and blend everything thoroughly so each morsel gets coated.
- Transfer the granola mixture to your lined pan, using your hands or a spatula to spread and compact the ingredients firmly and uniformly across the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, watching for edges to turn a warm golden brown color.
- Remove the pan and place on a cooling rack, allowing the bars to rest and set completely for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Cut into rectangular bars of your preferred size, using a sharp knife for clean edges.
Notes
- Toast the almonds briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to your granola bars.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well when sliced.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your oats are certified gluten-free and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 74 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg