Crispy almond butter granola bars are no-bake and gluten free Recipe

Name: Crispy almond butter granola bars are no-bake and gluten free
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats (not instant), gluten free if that’s what you require; 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (gluten free variety); ¼ cup ground flax seed; ½ cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup almond butter; ½ cup slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (or a combination); ½ cup dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries (or both)

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats (not instant), gluten free if that’s what you require
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (gluten free variety)
¼ cup ground flax seed
½ cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup almond butter
½ cup slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (or a combination)
½ cup dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries (or both)

PREP TIME 15m	TOTAL TIME 15m
YIELD 24 serving(s)

Instructions

Line a 9”x13” pan with parchment paper or grease it thoroughly.
Set aside.
In a large bowl combine rolled oats, cereal and ground flax.
Measure out the slivered almonds (or seeds) and chocolate chips and set aside.
In a small saucepan combine molasses and brown sugar.
Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves then bring to a boil for 30 seconds to a minute.
Remove from heat and quickly add almond butter (or sunflower seed butter).
Stir to combine.
Working quickly, pour sugar mixture over dry ingredients and mix well.
Quickly add the almonds and chocolate chips, using your hands if necessary.
Still working quickly, press into prepared pan.
Cool and cut into squares.
Makes 24 squares