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Chewy Almond, Coconut & Cherry Bars

  • Author: Dana King
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These chewy, no-bake bars are a great for packed lunches, on-the-go or road trip snacks, or for a lightly sweetened treat.  So easy, fast and so delicious! 


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 c. puffed millet

1 1/2 c. puffed kamut

1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

3/4 c. dried sour cherries, roughly chopped

3/4 c. toasted coconut

3/4 c. chopped toasted almonds 

1/2 c. almond butter 

1/2 c. brown rice syrup

2 Tbsp. EVOO

1/2 tsp. salt

1 oz. semisweet chocolate, optional


Instructions

Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, lightly greased with baking spray.  Set aside.

 

In a large bowl, combine puffed millet, puffed kamut, ground flaxseed, dried cherries, coconut and almonds.  Stir to evenly distribute. 

 

In a small sauce pan, add the almond butter, brown rice syrup, EVOO and salt.  Warm over medium low heat, stirring until warmed through and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.  Do not let it get to a simmer or boil.  Remove from the heat and drizzle over the dry ingredients.  Stir with a large rubber spatula and fold until everything is evenly combined.  Press firmly into the prepared pan with greased hands or greased spatula until you have a compacted even layer.  Cover and let set for at least one hour until set and ready to cut into bars. 

 

If desired, melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.  Immediately drizzle the warmed chocolate over the cut bars and let set until hardened. 


Keywords: bars, puff bars, puffed millet, puffed kamut, cherries, coconut, chewy, almond, almond butter, snack, on-the-go snack, no-bake