Snickerdoodle Almond Butter Granola Bars

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Snickerdoodle Almond Butter Granola Bars

These no-bake snickerdoodle almond butter granola bars are chewy, no-bake granola bars that are naturally sweetened and bursting with flavor! Made with almond butter, cinnamon, whole almonds, and toffee bits - this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and meal prep friendly.

Prep Time20

Cook Time2

Chilling time2

Total Time2 22

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: bars

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Equipment

9 x 9 Inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

½ cup honey 156 g
⅓ cup coconut oil 74 g; refined recommended for a neutral flavor
⅓ cup natural almond butter 84 g
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 cups rolled oats 284 g
½ cup almonds chopped
¼ cup toffee bits optional; may be replaced with chocolate chips

Instructions

Simmer -Combine honey, coconut oil, and almond butter in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer, and once the pot starts bubbling up all over, start the timer for 1 minute. *See note 1
Cool - When time is up, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare Baking Pan - While the pot is cooling, prepare a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper (I secure mine with binder clips).
Combine - Stir in the rolled oats, chopped almonds, and toffee bits (or mini chocolate chips) until evenly coated.
Form - Press into the prepared pan. Spray a spatula with oil and press down into the pan. Press firmly (I go through and press 2-3 times, spraying spatula again as needed). Sprinkle with some extra toffee/mini chocolate chips (optional)!
Chill - Cool in the fridge for 2 hours- overnight (overnight is best!), before slicing into bars.
Slice - Slice into 12 bars. These bars are best stored in the fridge as they can soften up when stored at room temperature.

Notes

simmering the coconut oil, almond butter, and honey for one minute reduces the mixture and gives it the consistency necessary to bind the bars and hold everything together.

Storage

These granola bars MUST be stored in the fridge, otherwise, they become too soft and will crumble.

fridge - stored in an airtight container, they are good for 1 week in the fridge.
freezer - wrap loosely in parchment paper, and place in a meal prep container or sturdy freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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