Fruit and Nut Bars

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HomeMade Fruit & Nut Bars

Recipe type: Snack
Author: Pixie Crust
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 8
This is a great on-the-go snack that can easily be whipped up and enjoyed later. You can also substitute the oats for quinoa.
Ingredients

½ cup flax seed meal (Bob’s Red Mill)
1 cup quick cook oats (Bob’s Red Mill)
1/2 cup almond meal
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup chopped pistachios (roasted, unsalted)
Pinch of salt
3 tbsp cacao nibs
1/2 cup water + approx. 1-2 tbsp
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Place cherries in a mini-chopper or food processor and pulse until chopped.
Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add water and knead or stir until mixture is pliable and forms a ball.
Press mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter before placing in the oven.
Bake for 20-22 minutes.

Serving size: 1/8 Calories: 230 Fiber: 8g Protein: 11g