Ooooh Cherry Almond Crisp Bars 🍒🌰🍪 are everything: chewy, jammy, nutty, crumbly — basically a pie, a cookie, and a hug had a delicious little baby. Perfect for picnics, snack breaks, or cozy night-ins with tea and fuzzy socks. 💖🧺
🍒 Cherry Almond Crisp Bars
For the crust & crumble:
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup chopped almonds 🌰
- ⅓ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cherry filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted 🍒
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- Optional: a dash of almond extract for extra yum
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper.
- Mix all crust/crumble ingredients until it sticks together like a crumble dough. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the pan as the base.
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sweetener, lemon juice, and starch. Simmer 5–8 mins until thick and jammy.
- Spread cherry filling over the crust. Crumble the remaining oat mix on top.
- Bake for 30–35 mins until golden and bubbly. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Flavor Vibe:
Sweet-tart cherry burst + nutty almond crunch + cozy oat hug = snack bar bliss 💫
Serving Ideas:
- Warm with vanilla ice cream for dessert 🍦
- Packed for road trip or lunchbox love
- Morning coffee’s new best friend ☕🍒
Want a carousel layout with that oozy cherry pull? Or a rustic baking reel with cozy kitchen audio? Let’s make this extra delicious visually too! 📸✨
