Fruit and Nut Bars

Name: Fruit and Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 c. pitted dates (about 12); 1/4 c. peanut or almond butter; 1/4 c. honey; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 c. roasted unsalted almonds, roughly chopped; 1/2 c. rolled oats; 3/4 c. dried fruit (cranberries, golden raisins, sliced apricots); 1/4 c. pumpkin seeds

Published: Feb 18, 2016

Mary Britton

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

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No baking required for this grab-and-go meal.

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Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates (about 12)
1/4 cup peanut or almond butter
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, golden raisins, sliced apricots)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Directions

1. Step 1Line an 8" square pan with nonstick foil, leaving an overhang on all sides.
2. Step 2In a food processor, chop the dates (they will form a ball); transfer to a bowl.
3. Step 3In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the peanut butter, honey and vanilla, stirring occasionally, until combined, about 1 minute. Add to the bowl and mix to combine.
4. Step 4Fold in the almonds, oats, dried fruit and pumpkin seeds. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and freeze until sliceable, about 30 minutes. Cut into 12 bars. Store in the refrigerator.