Here’s a recipe inspired by Mom’s No-Bake Cinnamon Cherry Clove—a sweet, spiced, no-bake treat that’s perfect for holidays or anytime you want a quick dessert. 🍒✨
🍒 Mom’s No-Bake Cinnamon Cherry Clove
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sweetened dried cherries
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine oats, dried cherries, cinnamon, cloves, and optional nuts or coconut.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter and honey together.
- Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine
- Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
5️⃣ Press & Chill
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
6️⃣ Slice & Serve
- Lift out of pan and cut into squares or bars.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week.
💡 Tips
- Use chopped dark chocolate for a chocolate-cherry twist.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less honey depending on taste.
- Pressing firmly helps the bars hold together better.
If you want, I can also give a microwave-friendly version that sets in under 30 minutes for a faster treat. Do you want me to do that?
