ALMOND CHERRY PEPITA BARS
This completely plant based fruit-and-nut snack has a light and chewy texture that comes from brown rice cereal and syrup. Dried cherries give it a burst of sweet-tart flavor that is balanced by flaky sea salt, almonds and pepitas. Wrap them individually for a satisfying snack that can be made ahead and taken on the go or packed in school lunches.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray. Line the bottom with a piece of parchment or waxed paper leaving a 4-inch overhang on two opposite sides and spray the paper with cooking spray.
- Put 1 cup of the rice cereal in a resealable plastic bag and crush to a fine powder with the back of the measuring cup. Combine the remaining 1 cup rice cereal, pepitas, almonds and cherries in a large bowl. Heat the rice syrup and almond butter in a small saucepan until warm and bubbling and remove from heat. Stir in the almond extract and salt, and pour into the nut mixture. Fold with a spatula until it is everything is moistened and well combined. Add the crushed rice cereal and continue to fold until evenly incorporated.
- Press the mixture very firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the overhanging pieces of parchment to prevent sticking. Bake until beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack, then press again to compact the mixture. Chill until firm but not completely set , about 45 minutes. Remove the block by the paper handles and invert onto a cutting board. Gently peel off the paper. Cut the block in half, then cut each half into 6 bars for 12 total. Refrigerate until fully set.
- Store the bars individually wrapped or layered between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The bars will soften up and become chewy as they come to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 14 grams
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Olwethu Sibeko
[email protected]These bars are the perfect snack for on the go. They're healthy and filling, and they taste great.
Ahmad YT bro
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are a great way to use up leftover almonds, cherries, and pepitas.
Armand
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mohit agrawal
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Samson Heisy
[email protected]These bars are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Wriyneeza Brian
[email protected]How long do these bars last? Can I freeze them?
Hamza Qasim
[email protected]Can I use dried cherries instead of fresh cherries?
Hogony Isaac
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds. Can I substitute another nut, like walnuts or pecans?
Charlice Young
[email protected]These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love them!
moni sheikh
[email protected]I found these bars to be a bit dry. I would add a little more butter or oil next time.
Tristen Vasquez
[email protected]These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey or maple syrup next time.
Thilina Madusanka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I still really enjoyed these bars. The almonds and pepitas add a great crunch and flavor.
namwanje sophia
[email protected]These bars are delicious and healthy. I love that they're made with whole grains and natural sweeteners.
Thabiso Ramatjea
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand.
Tabeer Ahmed
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
anson joseph
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Opio Rogers
[email protected]These bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Malibongwe System
[email protected]I love the combination of almonds, cherries, and pepitas in these bars. They're so flavorful and satisfying.
slater
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover almonds, cherries, and pepitas. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional granola bars.