Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups large flake oats; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup slivered almonds; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

6 cups large flake oats
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, toss together oats, melted butter and salt. Spread oat mixture in an even layer on the parchment covered baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stir and continue to bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven and lower temperature to 300u00b0F. Place oats in a large bowl and toss in almonds and cranberries set aside. Cover the baking sheet once again with parchment paper set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, maple syrup and butter over medium heat. Whisk continuously to combine all ingredients for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. Pour mixture over oats and almonds, tossing well to combine. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes before cutting into bars. Once cut, allow bars to cool completely on the baking sheet before eating.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups large flake oats, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Homemade Cranberry Almond Granola Bars

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