These homemade granola bars combine the tartness of cranberries with the bright flavor of orange zest, all held together by a sweet honey and nut mixture. Perfect for a portable snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Nuts and dried fruit
1cuppecan pieces
1/2cuppepitas
2/3cupdried cranberries
1 3/4cupsquick-cooking oats(or old-fashioned oats, pulsed in a food processor)
1teaspoonorange zest(from 1 large orange)
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1/2 to 3/4teaspoonsalt(decrease if your nut butter is salted)
1cupcreamy unsalted almond or peanut butter(packed)
1/2cuphoney or maple syrup
1 1/2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Instructions
Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Toast pecans and pepitas in a skillet for 5 minutes, then pulse with cranberries in a food processor.
Mix the nut and cranberry mixture with oats, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt.
Whisk together almond butter, honey, and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Slice into bars and wrap individually for portability. Store in the freezer for best freshness.
Notes
Press the mixture firmly into the pan for even bars and refrigerate to set.