Flavors of almond & cherry pair so well, just like in these cherry almond linzer cookies. In these snack bars we use roughly chopped almonds for crunch—they make up a bulk of the bars. Dried cherries and vanilla extract add flavor, while chocolate chips are necessary for snack time cravings… right? Tip: use mini chocolate chips so there are more in each bar. For a little sweetness and binding, use honey. Like I’ve mentioned in my previous snack bar recipes, I do not recommend thinner liquid sweeteners like maple syrup or agave. Rather, you want a thick liquid sweetener. Brown rice syrup works as well. You can use either in these berry vanilla cashew snack bars, too. Some favorite things about them: chewy, crunchy, nutty, sweet, food you recognize, grain-free, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, or even if you’re in need of healthier dessert recipe ideas.
