Almond-Cherry-Lavender Crunch

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried lavender*
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt

* Lavender can be found at specialty food and health food stores and culinary websites. If you are unable to find lavender then substitute 2 teaspoons of lemon zest for the dried lavender.

Directions

Place butter, honey and lavender in a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat. Once butter has melted, turn off the heat, stir mixture and let it steep for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a sided sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper.

Add rolled oats, cherries, almonds and salt to butter mixture and stir well. Spread mixture evenly on the sheet pan. Bake 20-30 minutes, until golden brown, stirring at least once to ensure even browning. Let cool 10 minutes before eating. Store airtight for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving, 8 total servings.

Calories	208
Fat	10g
Saturated	2.5g
Monounsaturated	5.1g
Polyunsaturated	1.7g
Carb	29g
Protein	4g

Cholesterol	8mg
Fiber	3g
Calcium	46mg
Magnesium	54mg
Sodium	105mg
Potassium	212mg
Vitamin E	3mg*

*Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California

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