Almond, Cherry and Blueberry Bar

• 17 oz. Roasted Almonds no salt  natural, oven roasted
• 12 oz. Oats, thick rolled, non-GMO, dry
• 4.5 oz. Cereal Rice, puffed
• 15 g. Chia Seed, dried, ground
• 6 oz. Dried Red Cherries, tart
• 10 oz. Brown Rice Syrup, Sweet Dreams
• 2 g. Sea Salt
• 8 oz. Almond Butter, creamy, roasted, no salt
• 6 oz. Dried Blueberries
• 12 oz. Agave Nectar

1. In a stand up mixer combine almonds, oats, puffed rice, ground chia, rice, cherries, blueberries and salt.
2. In a medium, heavy bottomed sauce pan add the brown rice syrup, agave nectar and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
3. Brush sides with water to prevent crystallization of syrup.
4. Cook syrup to 235 to 240 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Once the proper temperature has been reached add the almond butter and stir over low heat until melted.
6. Add to the almond, oat and spice mixture and paddle until the syrup has coated the dry mixture.
7. On a quarter sheet tray, lined with parchment evenly lay out the mix.
8. Cool at room temperature.
9. Once cool, cut into bars.
10. Store in an air tight container at room temperature until ready to use.

From: California Almonds