Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Emeril's Nutty Granola Bars 3.7 (48) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 16 These power-packed treats are easy to prepare, fun to eat, and full of protein and whole grains. Ingredients ¾ cup honey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 ⅓ cups slivered almonds (6 ounces) Coarse salt 1 cup raisins or other dried fruit ⅓ cup creamy almond butter or other nut butter ¼ cup light-brown sugar Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup honey and butter over low. Cook, stirring, until butter melts, 2 minutes. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, and pinch of salt. Drizzle honey mixture over oat mixture and stir to combine; wipe saucepan clean. Spread mixture evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool completely on sheet, 10 minutes. Return to large bowl and add raisins; stir to combine. Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish. In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup honey, almond butter, and brown sugar over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil and sugar dissolves, 10 minutes. Drizzle over oat mixture and stir until combined; transfer to baking dish. With a spatula, firmly press granola into dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, then cut into 16 bars or squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 5 days. Cook's Notes Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts and dried fruits to suit your family's taste buds. Raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped-up dried apricots? Let the little ones decide, then help them measure, stir, and press the granola mixture into the baking dish. Rate it Print