No-Bake Fruit and Nut Bars

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 dried fruit (cranberries, golden raisins, sliced apricots*)

3⁄4 cup pepitas

DIRECTIONS

Line an 8-inch square pan with nonstick foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang all around.

In a food processor, chop dates and transfer to a bowl.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt peanut butter, honey, and vanilla, stirring occasionally, until combined (about 1 minute). Add to bowl and mix to combine.

Fold in almonds oats, dried fruit and pepitas. Press mixture into prepared pan and freeze until sliceable, about 30 minutes. Cut into 12 bars.**

*Look for dried fruit with no sugar added.

**Separate into single, wrapped bars for easy grab + go.