Name: Crunchy Granola Bars with Mixed Berries & Nuts 🍓
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups rolled oats; 1 cup crispy rice cereal; ½ cup mixed dried berries (like cranberries, cherries, and blueberries); ¼ cup chopped almonds; ¼ cup chopped cashews; ⅓ cup honey; ¼ cup almond butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; A pinch of salt

These no-bake granola bars are packed with flavor and texture, and they're super easy to customize with your favorite add-ins! 🌈

Quick Steps ✨

Mix oats, rice cereal, dried berries, and nuts in a bowl.

Melt honey and almond butter until combined; stir in vanilla.

Pour the mixture over dry ingredients, and mix well.

Press into a parchment-lined pan and chill for 1 hour.

Slice and enjoy your granola bars!

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, mixed dried berries, chopped almonds, and cashews. Mix well until evenly distributed.

2. Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a small pan over low heat, combine the honey and almond butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth, then add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

3. Mix Together: Pour the warm honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly, ensuring all the dry ingredients are coated.

4. Shape the Bars: Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 8x8-inch pan. Press down firmly to flatten the mixture evenly, making sure it’s compact.

5. Chill and Slice: Place the pan in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set. Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into 8 bars. Enjoy these no-bake granola bars as a healthy snack anytime!

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Substitutions 🔄

Almond Butter: Substitute with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.

Mixed Berries: Use raisins, chopped dried apricots, or any other dried fruit you love.

Honey: Agave syrup or maple syrup will also work well as a vegan alternative.

Useful Notes 📝

Press Firmly: When pressing the mixture into the pan, make sure it's tightly packed. This helps the bars hold their shape.

Chilling is Key: Don’t skip the chilling step! It ensures the bars will hold together when you cut them.

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🔥 Energy: 180 kcal

🥑 Fat: 8 g (of which saturates: 1 g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 25 g (of which sugars: 12 g)

🌾 Fiber: 3 g

💪 Protein: 4 g

🧂 Salt: 0.1 g

Don’t worry about calories, this is a good one!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

Store these granola bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to a month—just wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.

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