Easy Cherry Almond Granola Bars that can be enjoyed raw or baked. Packed with chewy dried cherries, crunchy almonds, wholesome oats, and seeds they make the perfect healthy snack or on-the-go breakfast.
PREP TIME: 10 minutesminutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 12bars
Ingredients
¼ cup (60mls)maple syrup
1 cup (240ml)almond butter, or seed butter for nut-free
These bars can be eaten raw or they can be baked. If you wish to bake them preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Make sure a little hangs over the sides so you can lift the bars out easily when ready.
Put maple syrup, almond butter, applesauce, and salt into a large bowl and stir together so it's well combined and smooth.
Pour in the oats, cherries, almonds, flax, and chia.
Stir together really well. It is a very stiff mixture so is a little difficult to stir.
Spoon into the prepared pan and press down really well all over with a spatula or a clean hand.
If you do not wish to bake the granola bars then cover the pan with cling wrap or foil and place in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
If you are baking them place in the preheated oven and cook for 22 to 25 minutes. Remove when the edges start to go golden brown.
Leave to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
Cut into 12 even pieces then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
NOTES
Half the recipe to make the bars in a loaf pan instead of an 8 inch square pan. Storage - Once completely cool store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. They can also be stored in a freezer for up to 3 months.