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Fruit and Nut Bars

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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 32m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almonds, roasted or mixed nuts (unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, cut up apricots, etc)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds, (unsalted)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Line 8 inch square pan with foil, leave some hanging over the edges.

  • Step 2: Chop dates in food processor until they form a ball. Transfer to bowl.

  • Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter, honey and vanilla until combined. Add to dates and mix together.

  • Step 4: Fold in the nuts, oats and seeds.

  • Step 5: Press mixture into prepared pan and freeze about 1/2 hour. Cut into 12 slices.

  • Step 6: You can wrap each one individually and store in refrigerator. Or keep some in freezer for later.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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