Fruit and Nut Granola Bars

Preparation Method

1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Add flax seeds, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, oats and coconut to the blender in order listed. Select Manual/Speed 5 and Pulse until mixture is finely chopped, 8-10 times.
3. Add cranberries and cherries and Pulse an additional 5 times.
4. In a microwave-safe container, combine almond butter and honey. Heat the mixture until almond butter is softened.
5. Stir in almond extract and mix well. Add almond butter mixture to the blender. Pulse 8-10 times, using the tamper as needed, to fully combine wet and dry ingredients.
6. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press down firmly and into corners to create a flat, even surface.
7. Refrigerate at least 6 hours. Lift the bars from the pan using parchment paper onto a cutting board and cut into squares.
8. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.

Products Used in this Recipe

High-Performance Blender

Pro-Performance Blender