#almondbars

These Healthy Vanilla Almond Snack Bars are reminiscent of KIND bars, offering a wholesome and simple treat packed with the goodness of almonds, oats, and natural sweetness. They are gluten-free and make for a perfect on-the-go snack or quick breakfast option.

Ingredients: 1 cup almonds, chopped. 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats. 1/2 cup almond butter. 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 teaspoon salt. Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. In a large bowl, mix together chopped almonds, rolled oats, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish, ensuring it's evenly spread and compacted. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into bars or squares. Optional: Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut over the top before baking for added flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Grandma Mae's Norwegian Almond Bars have a buttery almond-flavored base, a layer of sweet raspberry jam, and a crunchy almond topping. These bars are ideal for sharing with friends and family over a cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 egg. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup chopped almonds. 1/4 cup raspberry jam.

Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up. Clean and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place parchment paper inside the pan. Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and almond extract and beat until everything is well mixed. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a different bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined. Press two-thirds of the dough into the baking pan to make a layer that is even. Cover the dough layer with the raspberry jam and spread it out evenly. Add the rest of the dough pieces on top of the jam. Spread the chopped almonds on top of the dough that has been broken up. Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the bars cool all the way down on a wire rack in the pan. Cut into bars and serve after it has cooled.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

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