Apricot Almond Granola Bars
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Apricot almond granola bars combine rolled oats, chopped fruit, and toasted nuts in a baked snack. The sticky binder needs to coat the dry ingredients evenly so the bars hold together. Let the slab cool completely before cutting; warm bars are much more likely to crumble.
Ingredient notes
Soft dried apricots are easier to chop and distribute than very hard fruit. Use rolled oats rather than instant porridge mix. Almond butter should be stirred thoroughly before measuring. Honey contributes both sweetness and binding, so reducing it substantially changes the structure.
Tips for a better result
Chop almonds and apricots fairly small for more even slices. Press the mixture firmly into the lined tin, especially around the corners. Aim for an even thickness so the edges do not overbake while the center stays loose. Cool in the tin before lifting out.
Substitutions and variations
Use chopped dried dates instead of apricots for a different sweetness and texture. Pumpkin seeds can replace some almonds, although they do not make the recipe nut-free while almond butter remains. Maple syrup needs separate binding tests.
Storage and make-ahead tips
Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for a firmer bar or freeze individual portions. Avoid making a long shelf-life claim until the final recipe and packaging have been tested.
A common question
Can I cut them straight from the oven?
Wait until the slab is fully cool. The binder firms as it cools, giving the oats and chopped fruit a better chance to hold their shape.
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Apricot Almond Granola Bars
12 bars
Estimated prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 22 minutes · Rest/chill: 90 minutes
Equipment: Square tin about 20 cm, saucepan, mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 180 g rolled oats
- 80 g almonds, chopped
- 100 g soft dried apricots, finely chopped
- 100 g honey
- 80 g almond butter, stirred
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 170°C/340°F. Line the tin with parchment extending over two sides.
- Mix oats, almonds, and apricots in a large bowl.
- Warm honey, almond butter, butter, vanilla, and salt over low heat until smooth; do not boil.
- Pour over the dry mixture and stir thoroughly. Press firmly and evenly into the tin.
- Bake for about 20–25 minutes until lightly golden at the edges. Cool completely in the tin before lifting out and slicing.
Recipe notes
Follow the doneness cues as well as the timer. Ingredient sizes and equipment vary. Chop almonds and apricots fairly small for more even slices. Press the mixture firmly into the lined tin, especially around the corners. Aim for an even thickness so the edges do not overbake while the center stays loose. Cool in the tin before lifting out.