Flourless Cherry Almond Breakfast Squares
These soft and chewy breakfast squares are made with oats, almond butter, and cherries, offering a delicious and healthy option for busy mornings. Flourless and customizable, they are perfect for meal prep and freezing.
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats Quick oats can be substituted.
- 1 cup almond butter Smooth is easiest to mix. Peanut butter changes flavor.
- 2 large eggs Holds ingredients together; for egg-free use a tested swap.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup is softer and more mellow.
- 1 cup cherries Dried preferred; if frozen, thaw and blot well.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Can substitute with vanilla extract.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds Optional, for crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond butter, eggs, honey or maple syrup, cherries, almond extract, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the sliced almonds if using.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
Baking
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the squares hold together. Baking until edges are lightly golden avoids toughness in the center.