Fruit & Nut Bars

½ cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted

½ cup chopped almonds, lightly toasted

¾ cup honey

2-¾ cup cups rolled oats

½ cup dried cranberries

¾ cup dried chopped apples

½ cup raisins

½ cup sliced dates, about 10 medium

1 teaspoon cinnamon

canola oil

parchment paper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking sheet with canola oil. Spread nuts on baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes.

Warm honey to the consistency of a thin syrup.

Place nuts in the bowl of a food processor. Chop briefly. Add oats, cranberries, apples, raisins, dates, and cinnamon. Turn on machine and mix briefly until all the ingredients are chopped. While machine is running, drizzle in warm honey until mixture binds.

Lightly spray baking sheet with canola oil. Press mixture into baking sheet. Lightly spray parchment paper with canola oil. Using rolling pin, roll (over parchment) until mixture is even. Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes. Cut into squares.