
DIY Apricot Almond Granola Bars

HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
BEAT brown sugar, almond butter and butter in mixer bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. ADD eggs; BEAT until blended. Gradually ADD oat mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. STIR in almonds and apricots. SPREAD in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
BAKE in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. COOL completely in pan on wire rack. CUT into 24 bars, about 3 x 1 1/2 inches each.
large EGGS, room temperature |
2
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old fashioned oats |
3 cups
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all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup
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ground cinnamon |
1 1/2 tsp.
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baking soda |
1/2 tsp.
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salt |
1/2 tsp.
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packed light brown sugar |
1 cup
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almond butter |
1/2 cup
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unsalted butter, room temperature |
1/4 cup (1/2 stick)
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slivered almonds, toasted |
1 cup
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chopped dried apricots |
1/2 cup
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Make them yourself with this easy DIY recipe! Wrap these delicious granola bars individually, and pop them in the freezer for school lunches or quick snacks!
You can use different nut butters and a variety of dried fruit & nuts to change up the taste. Try dried cherries or cranberries in place of apricots and creamy peanut butter in place of almond butter.
This recipe is a good source of protein.
Calories | 193 |
Total fat | 9 g |
Saturated fat | 2 g |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2 g |
Monounsaturated fat | 4 g |
Cholesterol | 21 mg |
Sodium | 96 mg |
Carbohydrates | 24 g |
Fiber | 3 g |
Sugar | 12 g |
Protein | 5 g |
Vitamin A | 24 mcg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Folate | 15 mcg |
Choline | 19 mg |
Calcium | 54 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Potassium | 147 mg |
To ensure food safety, eggs should be cooked until both the yolk and the white are firm. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially for those with certain medical conditions. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served, use either pasteurized shell eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella, or use pasteurized egg products.