Snacks

Wholesome Granola Bars

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PREP TIME: 15 to 20 mins | COOK TIME: 20 to 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries

  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat granola (store-bought)

  • 1 cup quick oats, uncooked

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup (firmly packed) brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings

Makes 8 to 10 granola bars

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Line bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with foil. Spray the foil lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.

  3. Combine dried Montmorency tart cherries, granola, oats, flour, almonds and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

  4. Stir together egg whites, honey, brown sugar and oil. Add to granola mixture, stirring until all is coated. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bars are light brown.

  6. Let cool completely (about 10 minutes) on a wire rack. Use foil to remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Source: www.choosecherries.com

Cherry Cacao Nib Snack Bars

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PREP TIME: 45 mins | TOTAL TIME: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds

  • 3/4 cup dried tart cherries, divided

  • 12 Medjool dates

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch kosher salt

  • 3 tablespoons cacao nibs

Directions

  1. Place the almonds in the bowl of a food processor and process until fully chopped.

  2. Add ½ cup dried cherries, 12 Medjool dates, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 pinch kosher salt. Process until smooth. Add the remaining ¼ cup cherries and cacao nibs and gently pulse a few times to incorporate.

  3. Turn out the mixture onto a baking sheet and press it into a flat layer of the desired thickness. Roll a rolling pin over the top to smooth it to a uniform thickness. Place the baking sheet in the freezer or refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden, then slice into bars of the desired size. Store in a sealed container in the pantry or refrigerator.

Source: www.choosecherries.com

Recipe courtesy of Sonja Overhiser, ACoupleCooks.com