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Almond-honey power bar

Recipe Information

Description:
Almond-honey power bar is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Almonds; Fruit; Oats
Category Fruit; Nuts, Fats, & Oils; Rice & Grains
Meal Breakfast; Snack
Type Appetizer
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds

  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

  • 1 tablespoon flaxseeds, preferably golden

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 1 cup unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal

  • 1/3 cup currants

  • 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots

  • 1/3 cup chopped golden raisins

  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter

  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.

  • Combine the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. Transfer to bowl and add the cereal, currants, apricots, and raisins; toss to combine.

  • Combine the almond butter, sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.

  • Add the almond butter mixture to dry ingredients and mix well. Transfer to the pan, firmly pressing the mixture with hands coated in cooking spray. Refrigerate about 30 minutes and cut into 8 bars.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 244 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 74mg

  • Potassium: 313mg

  • Carbohydrate: 38g

  • Sugar: 15g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 5g