Honey Cherry Granola Bars

Honey Cherry Granola Bars are great for after-school snacks!

Yield: 12 to 16 bars

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pure honey
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 3 cups low-fat granola
• 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cherries

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk together honey, butter, egg whites, cinnamon and almond flavoring.
3. Stir in granola, almonds and cherries.
4. Spoon granola mixture into 9 -inch, nonstick (or well greased) square pan.
5. Using a piece of wax paper, firmly press granola mixture in pan.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Remove pan from oven and place on a cooling rack.
8. Cool completely; cut into bars.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Honey Board