Cherry-Nut Granola Squares

Name: Cherry-Nut Granola Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 c. old-fashioned oats; 3/4 c. sunflower seeds; 3/4 c. chopped walnuts; 1/2 c. honey; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. dried cherries

Published: Feb 16, 2013

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

160

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These little homemade granola bars are packed with crunchy nuts, tart chewy cherries, and totally crave-worthy.

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with olive oil cooking spray.
2. Step 2On medium jelly-roll pan, combine oats, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in large microwave-safe bowl, microwave honey 30 seconds, until runny. Stir in oil, vanilla, and salt.
4. Step 4Fold oat mixture into honey mixture, then fold in dried cherries. Pour into prepared pan and firmly press into pan with offset (angled) spatula or lightly oiled hands.
5. Step 5Bake 15 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack. With spatula, firmly press into pan. Cool in pan until slightly warm. Transfer to cutting board; cut into 16 squares. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.