Description
Chewy, nutty, and naturally sweet, these cranberry almond granola bars are the perfect wholesome snack. Made with oats, almond butter, honey, and tart dried cranberries, they’re easy to make and perfect for on-the-go moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, stir together almond butter and honey until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, cranberries, and almonds. Pour in the warm mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Press mixture firmly into the pan using a spatula. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for another 30 minutes to firm up.
- Remove from pan using parchment paper, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast oats and almonds for extra depth of flavor.
- Use wet hands or a spatula to press the mixture evenly.
- Wrap bars individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola bars, cranberry almond bars, healthy snack, easy snack, oats