Almond Butter Granola Bars- A healthy, homemade snack option

In today’s health-conscious world, finding a snack that is both nutritious and satisfying can be challenging. Enter Almond Butter Granola Bars—a homemade delight that caters to both taste and well-being. With the goodness of natural ingredients, these bars are perfect for busy mornings or after-workout refuels.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Mixture: In a saucepan, warm the almond butter and honey over low heat until smooth.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, chopped almonds, cranberries, and salt. Pour the almond butter blend into the bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Shape the Bars: Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to form an even layer.
4. Refrigerate and Slice: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Once set, cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

Tips

• Customization: Add chocolate chips or seeds for extra flavor.
• Storage: Keep bars refrigerated to maintain freshness and firmness.
• Portion Control: Use a small pan for thicker bars, a larger one for thinner bars.