Almond Granola Bars
A delicious and crunchy granola bar recipe that makes use of expired but safe canned almonds. Make sure to properly bake the bars to ensure food safety.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups expired canned almonds (opened)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the expired canned almonds, rolled oats, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, and salt.
In a small saucepan, heat the honey and almond butter over low heat until melted and well combined.
Pour the honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, cut into bars.
Store the almond granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Enjoy the crunchy and safe almond granola bars as a quick snack or breakfast on the go.