We are headed to Iowa today. After a week in Wisconsin, it is time to start the drive home. On the way we get to spend a couple days with friends in Iowa. My 7 year old is super excited to see his old friends again. He has adjusted amazingly well to Colorado, but still remembers what we left behind. I am excited to get to see my friends too, should be a great weekend.
Once we get back home it will be time to get back to eating better again. Vacation always derails me. I will have to stock the fridge with these granola bars again, so I have something I won’t feel guilty eating. I have been wanting to try Almond Butter, and finally I bought a jar at Costco a few weeks ago. I adapted another Granola Bars recipe we loved, and used the Almond Butter. My son loved them. I was honestly surprised, there is a lot of almond flavor, but he ate them like crazy!
Unfortunately, these do need to be kept cool, so they aren’t great for a road trip or hiking. But they are a great reward once you get back home!
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup Almond Butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- Line an 8x8 in baking pan in foil.
- In a small sauce pan heat oil, almond butter, and honey over a medium heat. Once melted and fully combined mix in the oats, cinnamon, almonds and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted. Spread into prepared pan. Put in fridge until completely set. Cut into 12 bars. Store in the fridge.
Erin S
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Kathryn says
June 8, 2012 at 2:31 amI have a jar of almond butter in my fridge right now and I was wondering what to do with it! These look perfect!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
June 8, 2012 at 7:37 amSounds like you and your family are having a wonderful time. What a perfect snack to bring on the road and a homemade version is perfect. Nicely done.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
June 8, 2012 at 9:41 amI love almond butter with granola. Glad you added chocolate chips too :).
Tiffany says
June 8, 2012 at 10:45 amThese bars are packed with goodness (and protein!)
RavieNomNoms says
June 8, 2012 at 11:44 amOh yes please! Who doesn’t like Almond Butter?!
Meghan says
June 8, 2012 at 12:09 pmFantastic snack Erin! Love the almond butter!
Ramona says
June 8, 2012 at 1:04 pmI have always wanted to try almond butter too. I need to check out my costco now. Have a wonderful drive back home…. enjoy Iowa. 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
June 8, 2012 at 3:57 pmI love granola bars and your recipe is so simple and delish looking. The photos look wonderful, best pictures of a granola bar ever!! I want to try this recipe!!
Stephanie says
June 8, 2012 at 8:41 pmThese make the perfect post-vacation snack!
Elizabeth says
June 9, 2012 at 9:02 amI love homemade granola bars!
Parsley Sage says
June 9, 2012 at 12:38 pmVacations make us all act so naughty, eh? Its my favorite excuse 🙂 These are brilliant granola bars, love the almond butter!
BUZZED
Nancy @ CouponClippingCook says
June 9, 2012 at 11:20 pmWhat a good idea to use almond butter. I bet that adds such a nice flavor. Sounds so delicious.
Magic of Spice says
June 10, 2012 at 3:46 pmThese are wonderful snacks, or breakfast bars even!
Hope you have a great trip back and enjoy the time with your friends 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
June 11, 2012 at 1:41 amNice way to get extra protein. Lovely snacks on the go!
Choc Chip Uru says
June 26, 2012 at 5:52 pmThese bars look incredible my friend 😀
Lovely recipe!
Hope you have a wonderful trip home!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Janet@FCTC says
June 26, 2012 at 6:33 pmThese look great, Erin. I have a jar of almond butter I bought on a whim. Now I know what to use it for 🙂
Carolyn says
June 29, 2012 at 9:19 amI need to make these. Almond butter in fridge is only have eaten!
Elaine says
August 2, 2012 at 11:43 amI do not like coconut could the oil be changed
Erin says
August 2, 2012 at 12:17 pmSure could! Butter or canola oil would both work equally well!
Malika Bourne says
August 30, 2012 at 6:51 pmHey, I am from Iowa. Excited to try the granola bar. and congrats for being on the from page of Hello cotton. Malika
megan says
September 28, 2012 at 5:18 pmHi!!! So I made these…twice now!!! They are delicious! The 2nd time around I used 1/2 almond butter and 1/2 peanut butter, with extra almonds. My only “complaint” is they melt so quickly! But I just have to eat faster! Thank you again for sharing!!!
megan
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