Looking for a mid-morning or afternoon snack that is nutritious, satisfying, and tastes great? Well, look no further. This snack is for you!
Made with rolled oats, brown rice cereal, almond flour, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries, these Almond Energy Bars will fill you up and please your taste buds at the same time. Unlike packaged energy bars, these ones are made from wholesome ingredients (none of that hard-to-pronounce, artificial stuff) and aren’t loaded with a ton of sugar. Each and every bite is healthy and delicious!
Serves 9
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice cereal
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) chia seeds
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Coat an 8” X 8” baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour batter in pan and spread evenly. Flatten and smooth top with a spatula.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing and serving.
I created this recipe for the Almond Board of California; check out my other delicious, comfort food remake recipes here: Almonds.com/TinaHaupert.
Easy and look good…my favorite combo!
These look great! I always love trying new snack bar recipes.
these look awesome and easy – great to make your own!
Can’t wait to make these, they look awesome.
Looks delicious! I didn’t think I was a huge cranberry fan until I’ve had them a few times recently in other bar recipes. I love the subtle sweetness they add without overpowering the other ingredients. Can’t wait to try these!
Looks delicious! And SO easy! Anything with dried cranberries is always a winner in my book! Great job!
Yum these look delicious, health and easy!
Yum! I love bars with added brown rice crisp. I bet these would also be fabulous with a little added chocolate chips too! 😉
Do you think it would work with 2 cups oats instead of brown rice cereal? I just hate buying a box when I’m only going to use a bit!
@Katie @ Peace Love & Oats: I was thinking the same thing!!! I’m going to try subbing the cereal with cooked plain quinoa. Won’t be as crunchy- but it’ll add some protein!
Are these crunchy crunchy? I think my daughter would love them but she’s only 2 1/2 so anything super crunchy doesn’t go over too well. We have some dried cherries waiting at home that would be great in here.
They’re not crunchy at all! 😄
These look like the perfect afternoon snack!
These look delicious! How many servings does this recipe make?
Serves 9! 😉
These look great. Question for you- how do you determine when to use Almond meal v Almond Flour for recipes?
I never know which to buy, and I want to start with one.
Thanks : )
Either one will work! 😄
@Tina: thanks!
Yum, I might even add white chocolate chips to the mix : )
Those look really really delicious!
Simple and nutritious! Awesome!
sounds great! I’m impressed that there’s no oil or butter used.
These look great! I may give them a try this weekend; I’m a big fan of homemade energy bars.
Yummytums
Oh my goodness, these look delicious! I used to make homemade granola quite often and when I wanted more of a bar I’d add some almond butter and an egg to it and bake it in a square pan. I might have to bring that back after seeing these!
I love easy recipes like this because bars are the best snack during the day or before a workout and so easy to carry to work or in my gym bag. I’ve loved the other almond recipes so I’m excited to try this one!
This is the 2nd granola recipe I’ve seen today with eggs in it. I’ve never used them in granola (or bars). I think I may have too!
I made this almost as soon as I saw this post. They smell amazing and are so good and easy!
I love making homemade energy bars! They are a staple in my house and so easy to make! I love how it’s really easy to mix it up with the fillings too so that they are always different! I’ll have to try your version out, thanks!
Quick and yummy snacks! Those are the best!
Looks DELICIOUS — and the photography is absolutely beautiful 🙂
Can’t wait to make these. I have a similar recipe with mini chocolate chips, but with no eggs and flour. Oh maybe I can add dried fruit to those! Thanks 🙂