Almond Crunch Clusters made rich in Dairy-Free Calcium & Magnesium
 
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These crunchy clusters are rich in fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, and more. See the post above for nutrition details.
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: American
Serves: Makes 2 full breakfasts-on-the-go or 8 under 100-calorie snacks
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (see Nutrition Note below), to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (I adore cinnamon, and use the higher amount)
  • Pinch salt
  • 1½ cups whole grain cereal (I use Uncle Sam)
  • ¼ cup almond slices
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250ºF and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the molasses, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add the whole grain cereal and almond slices, and stir to evenly coat.
  3. Spread the mixture on your prepared baking sheet. It will be a bit sticky, but I just use the back of the mixing spoon to flatten and spread it a bit.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet, then break the whole grain cereal into clusters.
  6. Pack it into baggies for the road, or serve up snacks in muffin cups!
Notes
Nutrition Note: The nutrient profile in the post above is based on 1½ tablespoons of maple syrup. You can substitute honey, agave nectar, or brown rice syrup for the maple syrup if desired, but I like the flavor and minerals of the maple in this. If you want a lower sugar option, feel free to omit the maple and sweeten to taste with stevia.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/healthy-almond-crunch-clusters