Fruit and Nut Festive Bars

Fruit and Nut Festive Bars are a popular homemade snack that can be customized with various dried fruits and nuts to suit individual preferences.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fruit and Nut Festive Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Oats
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Cashews
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dates
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the oats, almonds, cashews, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and dates until coarsely chopped.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt over low heat until well combined.
4. Pour the saucepan mixture over the chopped ingredients in the food processor and pulse until the mixture comes together.
5. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the dish for 30 minutes.
7. Once cooled, cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.