Vanilla Bean Cherry Granola Bars
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 65.74
- Health score: 19.00
- Weight Watcher points: 14.00
Summary
Vanilla Bean Cherry Granola Bars takes roughly 45 minutes from beginning to end. This breakfast has 474 calories, 12g of protein, and 23g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. For $1.98 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista requires un-sweetened apple sauce, flax seeds, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vanilla bean. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 58%. Try Vanilla Bean Cherry Granola Bars, Whole Wheat Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes With Vanilla Bean Glaze, and Cherry Vanilla Granola for similar recipes.
Ingredients
un-sweetened apple sauce0.75 cup
agave nectar2 tablespoons
almond butter0.5 cup
vanilla bean1
old fashioned oats1 cup
brown rice cereal1 cup
millet0.5 cup
slivered almonds0.5 cup
flax seeds0.25 cup
sunflower seeds0.25 cup
cherries0.5 cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips0.5 cup
salt0.25 teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350
Step 2
Line an 88 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing it to hang off the side. Spray with cooking oil. Set aside.
Step 3
Slice vanilla bean down the center and using a spoon scrape out the inside.
Step 4
Place the scrapings in a medium bowl, discard bean.
Step 5
Add apple sauce, agave nectar, and almond butter stirring well to combine. Set aside.
Step 6
In a large bowl combine, oats, rice cereal, millet, almonds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cherries, chocolate chips and salt.
Step 7
Add reserved apple sauce mixture to oat mixture and stir to combine.
Step 8
Pour mixture into reserved baking dish and press so it is even and flat.
Step 9
Bake for 20 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Lift sides of parchment paper to release from pan and place on a cooling rack for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 11
On a cutting board cut into granola bars.
Step 12
Can be stored in the freezer or fridge.
Categories
Dish Types: morning meal, brunch, breakfast
Diets: gluten free, dairy free