These blueberry vanilla almond bars are a deliciously easy way to fuel you for whatever comes your way without any mystery ingredients. This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I've been on a month long binge on all things ice cream and clog-your-arteries decadent brownies. After all of these delicious goodies, I am finding I need to take a break and recharge my body with more wholesome foods. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a health food blog, but you know me. I like you share some of the healthier things I like to make every so often too like the jerk shrimp salad I can't get enough of, and now these blueberry vanilla almond bars.
I am a bit of a granola fanatic, but almond bars like this have been my jam for a while. Almond bars have been in my life ever since my daughter was in daycare and I needed to make sure she had plenty of healthy snacks in her bag. I would also take a few with me to work to keep me fueled during those long, busy days. I know, stealing from my own baby, right? But I couldn't help it. I use whole natural Blue Diamond almonds, which are my favorite almonds. They are the Official Snack Nut of USA Swimming, so they obviously know a thing or two about being able to keep a busy mom fueled for her day as well as keeping her kid happy and healthy.
There are a lot of healthy snack bars out in stores which is great, but what I love about these is they are so easy to make and the flavor combinations are infinite. Personally, I adore the combination of vanilla bean and blueberry, but you can use any dried fruit you like. For an added bit of flavor, I sometimes like to use Blue Diamond chocolate almonds. Chocolate + blueberries = total yum.
But first, you really need to try these blueberry vanilla almond bars just as they are!
Blueberry Vanilla Almond Bars
These deliciously chewy blueberry vanilla almond bars are a great healthy snack
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or beans from half vanilla pod
- 1/3 cup finely ground almonds (almond flour works well)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 2 cups roughly chopped Blue Diamond almonds
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix together the honey, vanilla bean paste, ground almonds, salt, and almond butter together until well combined.
- Add in the almonds, blueberries, and oats. Mix until everything is well coated in the honey mixture.
- Pour everything into the baking pan and press down firmly. I recommend lightly greasing your hands so you can press as tightly as possible. This is essential for the bars to keep their shape.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then leave to cool in the baking pan until it reaches room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. Remove, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 bars Serving Size: 1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 251mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 7g
Jordan Leigh says
Well hello healthy deliciousness! This looks so beautiful! I'll probly add in a little lemon zest cause hashtag team lemon! Lol
Also took the survey 🙂 it didn't ask for any info, how will we know if we win?
Amanda says
Jordan, you are supposed to comment back here as your entry. I was supposed to add that to the post - thank you for pointing that out!
Jordan Leigh says
No problem!! 😉 glad I actually asked lol
Amanda says
Me too!! Luckily you were the first to take the survey so I don't need to chase anyone down 🙂
Rachel @ Mesa Cooking Co. says
These look perfect! Just the name of these babies totally sells me! I haven't seen a granola bar recipe quite like this before so I'm definitely keeping this in mind - pinned!
Amanda says
Yes you need to try it! I used kind bars as inspiration, but couldn't help but add some oats into the mix!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Ohmygawsh!! These look seriously amazing -- I might be tempted to steal these from a baby, too 🙂 Love these! I'm popping by to take your survey and pin these!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
these bars looks fabulous Amanda! i love the photos, i bet they were so delicious Xx
Amanda says
Thank you!! They are really tasty!!
Sophia @ Little Box Brownie says
Stunning shots, love the idea of the added blueberries.
Amanda says
Thank you! The dried blueberries really make these bars 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These bars look awesome! Love the blueberry and vanilla flavor combo 🙂
Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says
These look so much better than anything you could get at the store - I'm also in some serious need of recharge refuel food!
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
I'm totally in a snacking mood now after reading through this recipe. YUM!
Miranda says
Healthy and tasty! Sounds fabulous!
Kristen Chidsey says
Amanda--from one granola loving fan to another, these are perfect!! LOVE them
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
Would love to have these on hand for breakfast during the week 😀 I'll have to whip up a batch this weekend!
Adriana Lopez-Martin says
super nice treat full of goodness and my favorite almonds! =)