Almond Cherry Bars SUPER easy and delicious!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

dried cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cherries provide a juicy texture, while raisins are more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts have a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with cooking spray.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in chopped almonds and dried cherries.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.

Cooking Techniques

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