When we need a quick snack on the go, we inevitably reach for a granola bar. Convenient and satisfying, these little bars can deliver breakfast during the morning commute, get us through a noon meeting, or tide us over until dinner.
Preparation Method
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
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.
Add cranberries and cherries and Pulse an additional 5 times.
In a microwave-safe container, combine almond butter and honey. Heat the mixture until almond butter is softened.
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.
Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press down firmly and into corners to create a flat, even surface.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours. Lift the bars from the pan using parchment paper onto a cutting board and cut into squares.
