Description
Chewy, nutty, and perfectly sweet, these Cranberry Almond Granola Bars are an easy homemade snack made with oats, honey, almond butter, and dried cranberries. Great for on-the-go fuel or a quick breakfast bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, and cranberries.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, warm almond butter and honey until smooth, then stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing into bars.
Notes
- Lightly toast oats and almonds for deeper flavor.
- Wet your hands or use parchment when pressing to avoid sticking.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola bars, almond butter snack, homemade bars, healthy snack, cranberry bars