Raspberry Almond Granola Bars

Ingredients

Old-fashioned oats

2 cups

Almond butter

1/2 cup

Honey

1/3 cup

Dried raspberries

1 cup

Chopped almonds

1/2 cup

Ground flaxseed

1/4 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, almond butter, honey, dried raspberries, chopped almonds, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture down firmly to create an even layer, ensuring it is tightly packed.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown and the center is set.
5. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
6. After cooling, lift the granola slab out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars of your desired size.
7. Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.