Cherry-Almond Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1½ cups almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1½ cups almond butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 01

   Prep: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang on two sides.

2. 02

   Toast oats: Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add oats and toast 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 03

   Mix and press: In a large bowl, combine toasted oats with almonds, cherries, brown sugar, honey, almond butter, and vanilla until evenly mixed. Press firmly into the prepared pan.

4. 04

   Set and cut: Chill in the fridge or freezer 5–10 minutes until firm. Lift out with the parchment and cut into 12 bars. Store airtight up to 5 days.