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Easy Cherry-Almond Granola Bars

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These Easy Cherry-Almond Granola Bars combine the sweetness of dried cherries with the crunch of almonds, all bound together with honey and almond butter. A quick and healthy snack that’s perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

3 cups quick oats

1½ cups almonds, coarsely chopped

1 cup dried cherries

3 tablespoons brown sugar

⅓ cup honey

1½ cups almond butter

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the oats, chopped almonds, dried cherries, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the almond butter mixture into the oat mixture and stir until all the ingredients are well coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly to ensure the mixture sticks together.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
  7. Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.

Notes

Feel free to substitute almonds with other nuts like walnuts, pecans, or cashews.

Switch dried cherries for other dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins.

For a lower-sugar option, replace the brown sugar with maple syrup or stevia.

These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerated for up to two weeks.

For a longer shelf life, freeze the bars individually for up to 3 months.

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