No Bake Cherry Almond Granola Bars
March 18, 2014
I do many granola bar recipes, with four kids you kind of need them around. They are easy to make, cheaper than store bought, healthier than store bought and it’s just plain fun to make. It’s fun to mix things up, try different ways to create a new bar. This one today is a no bake and sets pretty quick, about two hours. If you put it in the freezer, you’re looking at an hour before you can slice and enjoy.
Ingredients
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup raw quinoa
2/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds ( or sunflower seeds)
5 oz dried cherries
Directions
In a medium sauce pan combine brown sugar, peanut butter, honey and butter over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
Bring sugar mixture just to a boil and then continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes stirring constantly, or until sugar dissolves. Do not let this burn! Take it off the heat and stir in oats and quinoa , almonds and seeds until evenly coated. Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking dish making sure the paper hangs over on either side so you can pull out the granola bars and cut them up with ease. Dump the mixture into the lined baking dish and press down evenly. Once it’s all flat and pressed firmly down place in the fridge for about 1-2 hours. Once hardened you can cut and serve!
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40 Comments
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Aisha Kristine Chong
That granola bars looks yummy to give a taste – I've seen granola bars but this really looks yummy.
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Courtney Pies
I absolutely love cherries! I'm sure I would love these cherry almond granola bars! I love how they're no bake – makes it so easy to make them!
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BabsProjects
The granola bars look awesome and delicious. It looks like an healthy option for snack instead of buying store bought.
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Amanda Love
My daughter would go crazy over this. She loves making things like these and she would absolutely love this. Thanks for the recipe.
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Erica
I keep seeing great recipes for granola bars but this one is probably my favorite. I love anything that combines fruit and nuts. Pinning for later! Thanks!
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Ashley Gill
I keep saying I'm going to make my own granola bars.. My children blow right through them and I feel like we are buying them all the time! Too Much Money!!!
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Katie Vick
yum! I've never made my own granola bars, but I think I'm going to have to try these! and with quinoa a cherries…yep, they are now on my list!
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Mandy Carter
I love making my own granola bars and these sound amazing! I have never tried adding quinoa before.
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April Mims
I love no bake snack bars! They are so much healthier than store bought bars and you can make them exactly the way you like them.
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Nicole
These sound really good. I've never created anything with quinoa but everything I've tried (at restaurants) that had it has been delicious. This would fit into my snack routine nicely.
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becca
Yummy this sounds delicious and healthy. We like Granola and any variation of that is so good.
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Theresa Mahoney
I have been wanting to make my own granola bars for some time. I love a cherry almond combo, so this may be the perfect recipe to start with! Yum!
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JT and Amanda
I love homemade granola bars, so much healthier and cheaper! I'm going to try your recipe later today! Thanks for sharing!
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(Terry) My Journey With Candida
I am looking for something to make when we go on vacation that I can use for breakfast. If I can figure something out to replace the brown sugar, I could use these.
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Virginia Higgins
The Cherry Almond granola bars look delish, so I know I would eat them. The fact that they are no bake means I may actually make them. Adding to my recipes!
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Jennifer Williams
I wonder if I can substitute something for the butter, I have never liked the flavor of butter (I know I am strange). The rest sounds really good, I am a big fan of quiona.
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Constance Jones
Wow– these looks super amazing–and easy. I can't wait to try these out! My husband goes through a dozen gronola bars a week!!
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Louida Martin
O M Gosh! These looks so yummy! I love granola bars and especially when they're healthy for you, makes me not feel guilty eating them.
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Kristi Maloney
These look delicious. I like that they are no-bake and have raw quinoa. That's different. 🙂
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mommies quietplace
I have never used or tried quinoa I would to make these granola bars. They look so easy and healthy to make
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Tough Cookie Mommy
These granola bars look really delicious and healthy. I really like these to take on the go for the kids.
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Masshole Mommy
Well, they sure do look mighty tasty. I love stuff that I can take with me on the go like this.
Jennifer Johnson
These look so good. I have made other kinds before I always have a hard time getting the consistency right. I will give these a whirl.