Almond-Honey Power Bar
Almond-Honey Power Bars made with rolled oats, almonds, seeds, almond butter, honey, and dried fruit. Chewy, lightly sweet, and nutrient-dense, these bars are perfect for wholesome snacking or on-the-go energy.
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Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 c old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ c slivered almonds
- ¼ c sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds preferably golden
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 c unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal
- ¼ c toasted wheat germ
- ⅓ c currants
- ⅓ c dried apricots chopped
- ⅓ c golden raisins
- ¼ c creamy almond butter
- ¼ c turbinado sugar
- ¼ c honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with a long strip of parchment paper, allowing the paper to extend up and over two opposite sides to create handles for easy removal.
Toast the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds. Spread the mixture evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
Combine the Dry Components
- Transfer the toasted oat mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the puffed cereal, wheat germ, currants, chopped dried apricots, and golden raisins. Toss gently until evenly combined.
Prepare the Binder
- In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the almond butter, turbinado sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute until smooth and fully combined.
Assemble the Bars
- Pour the warm almond-honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Press and Chill
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a small piece of parchment paper, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes, or until fully set.
Cut and Serve
- Once firm, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment handles. Cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
To make these Almond-Honey Power Bars gluten-free, substitute the puffed cereal and wheat germ with certified gluten-free alternatives. Additionally, verify that all packaged ingredients, including oats and dried fruit, are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.