Description
These Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars are a healthy, chewy snack made with oats, almonds, cranberries, and a touch of honey. Perfect for meal prep or on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- Spread oats, almonds, and sunflower seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Combine honey, almond butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture just starts to bubble, about 2 minutes. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until well coated. Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in cranberries.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly into an even layer using a spatula or damp hands.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Lift out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Use natural almond butter with no added sugar or salt for a healthier option.
- You can swap cranberries for other dried fruits like cherries or raisins.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
