Cherry Almond Granola Bars

10 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 40MINS

Cherry Almond Granola Bars

Recipe

5.0

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Better than a Snickers, these slightly sweet cherry almond granola bars won’t weigh you down and will leave you with a lot more energy to tackle those last couple of hours in your workday than anything coming out of a vending machine.
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Better than a Snickers, these slightly sweet cherry almond granola bars won’t weigh you down and will leave you with a lot more energy to tackle those last couple of hours in your workday than anything coming out of a vending machine.
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
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40MINS

Total Time

$0.76

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Sliced Raw Almonds
80 g
Sliced Raw Almonds
Toasted Wheat Germ
55 g
Toasted Wheat Germ
Dried Cherry
160 g
Dried Cherries
Brown Sugar
75 g
Brown Sugar
Honey
115 g

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
311
Fat
14.7 g
Protein
7.1 g
Carbs
40.7 g
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spray a 8x12" pan with vegetable spray and set aside.
step 2
In a large bowl combine the Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (180 g), Dried Cherries (160 g), Sliced Raw Almonds (80 g), and Toasted Wheat Germ (55 g).
step 2 In a large bowl combine the Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (180 g), Dried Cherries (160 g), Sliced Raw Almonds (80 g), and Toasted Wheat Germ (55 g).
step 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Almond Butter (160 g), Brown Sugar (75 g), Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp), Honey (115 g), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1/4 tsp). Stir constantly until butter has melted and is smooth, 3-4 minutes.
step 3 In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Almond Butter (160 g), Brown Sugar (75 g), Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp), Honey (115 g), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1/4 tsp). Stir constantly until butter has melted and is smooth, 3-4 minutes.
step 4
Pour the almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and using a rubber spatula mix together until evenly combined.
step 4 Pour the almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and using a rubber spatula mix together until evenly combined.
step 5
Spray your fingers with a bit of vegetable spray and rub your hands together, to prevent sticking. Turn the granola onto your prepared pan and use your fingertips to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
step 5 Spray your fingers with a bit of vegetable spray and rub your hands together, to prevent sticking. Turn the granola onto your prepared pan and use your fingertips to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
step 6
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
step 6 Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
step 7
Remove and cool to room temperature.
step 7 Remove and cool to room temperature.
step 8
Cut into bars.
step 8 Cut into bars.
step 9
Enjoy!
step 9 Enjoy!
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