Blueberry Cashew Snack Bars

Ingredients

almonds unsalted, unroasted

3/8 cup

cashews unsalted, unroasted

5/8 cup

puffed rice cereal

0.2 cup

dried blueberries

1/3 cup

brown rice syrup

1/8 cup

lemon zest

3/8 tsp

vanilla extract

5/8 tsp

sea salt

0.2 tsp

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 02Spread almonds and cashews on a rimmed sheet pan and bake 5-8 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.8 min
3. 03Grease and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
4. 04Combine toasted nuts, puffed rice, and dried blueberries in a large bowl and toss.
5. 05Microwave brown rice syrup and lemon zest for 30 seconds. Whisk in vanilla and salt until combined, then pour over nut mixture and stir until evenly coated.
6. 06Transfer nut mixture to prepared pan and press into an even layer.
7. 07Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board.50 min
8. 08Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5-6 thin bars. Cool completely before serving.