Best 7 Almond Fruit Bars Recipes

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If you're searching for a delectable treat that combines taste and wholesome ingredients, look no further than almond fruit bars. These delectable bars are a symphony of flavors, textures, and nutrients, making them a perfect choice for a healthy snack or dessert. Crafted with a blend of sweet almonds, juicy fruits, and wholesome oats, almond fruit bars offer a satisfying crunch, a burst of fruity sweetness, and a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you prefer classic almond bars or want to experiment with unique flavor combinations, this article will guide you through the delightful world of almond fruit bars, providing you with easy-to-follow recipes that cater to your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND BARS



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"This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport, New York. "The cake-like snacks are the first items to go...that is, if they're not grabbed by a teacher first. I also include them in Christmas cookie gift baskets."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Beat in butter and extract; gradually stir in the four and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND CHERRY PEPITA BARS



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This completely plant based fruit-and-nut snack has a light and chewy texture that comes from brown rice cereal and syrup. Dried cherries give it a burst of sweet-tart flavor that is balanced by flaky sea salt, almonds and pepitas. Wrap them individually for a satisfying snack that can be made ahead and taken on the go or packed in school lunches.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
1 cup raw pepitas
1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries
2/3 cup brown rice syrup
2 tablespoons almond butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray. Line the bottom with a piece of parchment or waxed paper leaving a 4-inch overhang on two opposite sides and spray the paper with cooking spray.
  • Put 1 cup of the rice cereal in a resealable plastic bag and crush to a fine powder with the back of the measuring cup. Combine the remaining 1 cup rice cereal, pepitas, almonds and cherries in a large bowl. Heat the rice syrup and almond butter in a small saucepan until warm and bubbling and remove from heat. Stir in the almond extract and salt, and pour into the nut mixture. Fold with a spatula until it is everything is moistened and well combined. Add the crushed rice cereal and continue to fold until evenly incorporated.
  • Press the mixture very firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the overhanging pieces of parchment to prevent sticking. Bake until beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack, then press again to compact the mixture. Chill until firm but not completely set , about 45 minutes. Remove the block by the paper handles and invert onto a cutting board. Gently peel off the paper. Cut the block in half, then cut each half into 6 bars for 12 total. Refrigerate until fully set.
  • Store the bars individually wrapped or layered between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The bars will soften up and become chewy as they come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 14 grams

ALMOND FRUIT BARS



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Crumbly, buttery almond bars are the perfect treat for snacks or school lunches. Layer in any variety of jam that you like. We used cherry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16 to 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking dish
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup fruit jam, such as cherry, plum, or raspberry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolk. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in almonds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk jam to loosen. (Stirring the jam with a fork or a whisk will enable it to spread smoothly over the dough.) Gently press half of dough into bottom of prepared dish. With the back of a spoon, gently spread jam over dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border so the jam doesn't stick to the sides of the pan. Sprinkle remaining dough over top all the way to the edges; press gently to form top layer.
  • Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely in dish. Cut into bars with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 2 g

ALMOND BARS



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I have been baking these cookies for about 15 years now; I get so many requests for them during the holidays I can hardly keep up with the demand! I like to make the rolls bigger than the recommended 12x3-inch; this way I get bigger cookies, but you can do whatever you like. Make sure to use plenty of almonds to top them off.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Milk, for brushing
1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped (or as many as you need)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a mixer beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Slowly add flour mixture and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Turn the dough onto a clean work surface, and, with a sharp knife, divide the dough into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 by 3-inch roll (or whatever size you like).
  • Place 2 rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet, 4 inches apart. Repeat with remaining rolls. Brush rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. While cookies are still warm cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For the glaze:
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over almond cookies. Let sit until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.

BERRY ALMOND BARS



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Delicious bar cookie that uses white or vanilla chips in the batter. You can use any flavor of berry jam you'd like.

Provided by CONNIE

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 cup vanilla baking chips
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup any flavor of berry jam
1 cup vanilla baking chips
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and add 1 cup vanilla chips, but do not stir.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Gradually mix in the sugar. Stir together the softened chips and butter, and blend into the egg mixture along with the almond extract. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the batter until just mixed. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. In a small saucepan, over low heat, warm the jam to make it more liquid. Spread the jam over the warm crust. Stir the remaining cup of vanilla chips into the batter, then drop the rest of the batter by teaspoonfuls over the jam. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 189.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

TOASTED ALMOND BARS



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This recipe can be made either as blondies (for snacking), or as a tart (for dessert), simply by choosing a different baking pan. But try hard to resist eating either while still warm, as both are at their chewiest best when cooled completely and then refrigerated.

Provided by Doug in Manhattan

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups sliced blanched almonds
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract, or more to taste
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Spread out almonds on a rimmed baking sheet or in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place almonds in the preheating oven and toast for 10 to 12 minutes to heighten their flavor. Don't let them burn. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate so they won't continue toasting. Set aside. Keep the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper that extends 2 inches on both sides of the pan. Center the paper across the loose bottom of the pan and clamp the ring closed over the paper and bottom. Grease springform pan and parchment paper. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Combine sugar, butter, and almond extract in a second bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy and the the sugar is no longer granular. Mix in egg and egg yolk until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Measure 1 cup toasted almonds and fold into the batter until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula. Sprinkle remaining almonds across the top. Place springform pan on a baking sheet for easier handling and to catch any drips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and set pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  • Unclamp the pan and carefully removing ring. Then carefully slide the hot metal pan bottom out from under the parchment, pulling the bottom in one direction with a potholder, and the parchment together in the opposite direction using a flap of parchment as the handle.
  • Cool to room temperature on the parchment on the cooling rack, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled before cutting into bars, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 184.2 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

ALMOND AND BERRY BARS



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Relish these almond flavored bars packed with two types of berries - a fruity dessert!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 package (8 ounces) almond paste (not marzipan), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in almond extract, eggs and almond paste. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with raspberries and blueberries.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and bars slightly pull away from edges of pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg

Tips:

  • Choose your dried fruit wisely. Some fruits, like cranberries and raisins, are naturally tart and will add a nice contrast to the sweetness of the bars. Others, like apricots and dates, are sweeter and will make the bars more dessert-like.
  • Don't be afraid to mix and match different nuts and seeds. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, and chia seeds are all great options, and you can use any combination you like.
  • If you don't have any almond butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as peanut butter or cashew butter. Just make sure that it is unsweetened and creamy.
  • If you want a more chewy bar, use less liquid. If you want a softer bar, use more liquid.
  • Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking. This will help the bars hold together better.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape better.

Conclusion:

Almond fruit bars are a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy or soft, tart or sweet, there is an almond fruit bar recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, give almond fruit bars a try!

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