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DIY Apricot Almond Granola Bars
Raise your hand if you love these easy, on-the-go snacks?
These Apricot Almond Granola Bars are a sweet way to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
- 2 large Dakota Layers eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
Instructions
- 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.
Tips
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.
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