Toasted Almond Maple Bars (Printable)
Chewy almond bars with maple glaze, toasted for extra flavor and golden, nutty goodness in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Mix
04 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
07 - 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - Stir together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms.
05 - Transfer dough to prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds evenly across the surface, pressing lightly to adhere.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 22–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and almonds are fragrant.
07 - Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before lifting out and slicing into bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses simple pantry ingredients you probably have on hand
- Ready in under 40 minutes from start to finish
- Gluten free with the right oats
- Perfect balance of crunchy nuts and soft, gooey texture
- Crowd pleaser at brunches and potlucks
02 -
- Naturally gluten free if using gluten free oats
- Keeps fresh for four days easily
- High in good fats from almonds
03 -
- Let those almonds get truly golden in the oven That deep toasting makes all the difference
- Press the bar mixture firmly into the pan Bars will hold shape and slice beautifully
- If bars crumble when slicing chill them a bit longer and use a sharp thin knife Wipe blade between cuts for clean edges