Apricot Almond Granola Bars

Apricot Almond Granola Bars

Prep

15 m

Cook

20 m

Ready In

35 m

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Mix oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
  2. Beat brown sugar, almond butter and butter in mixer bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs; beat until blended. Gradually add oat mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in almonds and apricots. Spread in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  3. Bake in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 24 bars, about 3 x 1-1/2 inches each.

Tip: Substitute apricots for your favorite dried fruits, like cherries, strawberries or raisins!

Ingredients
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 Large Hickman's eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots