CHERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA BARS

By stancec44

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 cups almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups almond butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from purewow.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides.
2. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, combine the oats with the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. (This can be done by hand, but it’s especially quick in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.)

4. Press the oat mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Pop the pan into the refrigerator or freezer to let the mixture set for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 12 evenly sized bars and serve. The bars will keep in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic for up to five days.