Nutty Almond, Raspberry Jam and Apricot Granola Bars

Granola bars were invented in the late 19th century by a physician named Dr. James Caleb Jackson as a health food for his patients.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Nutty Almond, Raspberry Jam and Apricot Granola Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Almonds
• 200 gram Rolled oats
• 100 gram Dried apricots
• 4 tablespoon Raspberry jam
• 4 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse the almonds, rolled oats, and dried apricots until finely chopped.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry jam, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat until melted and well combined.
4. Pour the jam mixture over the almond-oat mixture in the food processor and pulse until everything is well combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
8. Once cooled, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut it into bars.
9. Allow the bars to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.