Oat & Almond Granola Bars
There's nothing that we don't love about these Oat & Almond Granola Bars. This recipe is so easy to make, it's plant-based and gluten-free. We used date syrup to give these bars a rich color and flavor, but maple syrups works as well. You can customize this Granola Bar recipe to use your favorite nuts and dried fruits. Make a batch or two and store in an air tight container for those times you need a quick breakfast or snack.
Cooking time25 min
Prep time10 min
Portions 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almond meal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil, melted
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup date syrup or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
| Energy (kcal) | 206 kcal |
| Energy (kJ) | 861 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g) | 25.4 g |
| Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g) | 21.2 g |
| Sugar (g) | 8.6 g |
| Fibre (g) | 4.1 g |
| Fat (g) | 10.1 g |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.9 g |
| Unsaturated fat (g) | 8.4 g |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 5.7 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 2.8 g |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 mg |
| Sodium (mg) | 51 mg |
| Salt (g) | 0.13 g |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 2 IU |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 48 mg |
| Iron (mg) | 1.44 mg |
| Potassium (mg) | 180 mg |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars from the pan. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan and press very firmly into an even layer.
- Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until top appears set and it’s golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. Remove bars from the pan using the overhang on the sides and cut into 12 bars.
