 Sweet cherries and almonds are the perfect match in these chewy, 10-minute, no-bake Cherry Almond Granola Bars!
We have been so blessed with amazing weather this past week! The boys have been outside playing everyday in the sunshine and just LOVING it! Basketball season started this past weekend and it’s nice to have the boys back in an activity since they’ve had a bit of a break since soccer. They are just so much better behaved when they have a chance to burn off all their energy: )
I think it’s really important that Chris and I are involved in their activities and honestly, the most fun we have as a family is the times when we’re together and being active. That, and Disneyland 🙂
Fueling these kids isn’t easy and I swear Reece is going through a growth spurt! Snack time has become and hourly occurrence and he seems to be hungry all the time. Making granola bars like these is one of my favorite ways to fill him up quickly while ensuring that what he’s eating is healthy.
Knowing the “right” food to feed your family can be hard. And, I’ll be honest, it can feel like a lot of pressure when YOU are responsible for the grocery shopping and preparing the meals.
I make a lot of our snacks at home and it’s important to me to use the best ingredients that I can find. These Cherry Almond Granola Bars are so incredibly delicious, healthy, and can be made in under 10 minutes. NO baking required! It starts with a few ingredients from my favorite line at Target – Simply Balanced.
More Great Snack Ideas
- Mocha No Bake Granola Bars
- Easy Homemade Granola
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Monster Trail Mix Granola Bars (No-Bake)
How To Make Cherry Almond Granola Bars
Cherry Almond Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 2/3 cup almonds sliced
- 5 oz cherries dried
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Bring sugar mixture just to a boil and then continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes stirring constantly, or until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in oats and crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Let mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- Place parchment paper in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Make sure the paper hangs over on either side so you can pull out the granola bars and cut them up with ease.
- Once mixture has cooled slightly, fold in almonds and cherries and press into the prepared dish.
- Place dish into refrigerator and let bars set up for 1-2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve!
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Tig says
These sound wonderful! Can I use something other than peanut butter? I’m on a major “no palm oil” kick since seeing how much environmental damage is done to grow and make it. Thank you!
Nancy says
Your pictures are beautiful. I made these bars exactly following the recipe….tastes great, but just fell into crumbles and did not hold together….I was very disappointed.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds like you might have been a little short on either the honey or peanut butter or a bit too much of a certain dry ingredient. These granola bars are actually very solid – they shouldn’t fall apart in the slightest. Hope that helps with your next attempt!
Linda says
These were a big hit with my garden pals. I shared the recipe with a friend who is going to see if she can modify it a bit with quinoa instead of the rice cereal to get away from the grains but if not I will suggest the GF rice cereal that will get rid of the grain problem for her. Thanks for a great recipe!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Linda! So glad you enjoyed it! The recipe is pretty easy to modify too so I hope that all works out 🙂 Have a great week!
Heather @ French Press says
10 minutes and no bake- and they look amazing! that is the baking holy grail
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Haha! Thanks Heather!
Angela @ Angela Says says
I tried this recipe over the weekend and loved it! I used chunky peanut butter though and liked the little peanut chunks. I just love how simple the recipe was so I could customize it to what I had and what my family likes. I even added chocolate chips on top. So good! These bars are better than any store bought kind.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds amazing Angela! I may try the chunky peanut butter next time – my kids would love that!
Beth Cranford says
These look really good. I’ve been on a quest to find a great granola bar recipe, maybe this will be the one.
I need to check out that line at Target. I don’t shop for groceries there very often but it looks like I need to start!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This is a really excellent recipe Beth – you should give it a try!
Julia says
Okay, I had to pin these too! Amazing recipes this month!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Julia!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I love a good granola bar for breakfast. Cherry and almond is such a delicious combination and its one of my favs. I love these bars, Trish! Pinning and sharing on social media. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks SO much Julie!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I love making homemade granola! My kids go straight for it for afternoon snacks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t it the best Nancy? Sooo good!
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
I also love to make our snacks at home. It’s just better. Tastes better, better for us, just … better! I haven’t seen this brand at our Target yet (maybe it hasn’t made it to Ohio!) – but you can bet that I’ll be checking it out soon! (I, too, enjoy frequent trips to Target!)
These granola bars look fantastic! And pretty simple to make – in no time at all I’ll have a super healthy and wholesome snack for my kiddos! I’m sure my oldest would beg for a few mini chocolate chips! 🙂 Pinning!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Gretchen! Simply Balanced has quickly become one of my favorite brands and I love that I can find it at Target 🙂 The granola bars are super easy and you’re going to LOVE them! Mini chocolate chips would be the perfect addition!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have a granola bar recipe kind of like this. PB, rice krispies, oats, and I’ve made them with both honey or corn syrup, but usually just with raisins or choc chips. LOVE the idea of cranberries. Great photos, Trish. Pinned
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Averie!
Shannon @ Bake.Frost.Repeat says
These look wonderful! I’ve made granola before, but never granola bars. I think I’ll start with these. 🙂
Happy Valley Chow says
I’ve been wanting to try to make my own bars like this for some time now since I get a box of protein bars every week for my breakfast. definitely bookmarking and trying 🙂
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Happy Valley Chow