Mark’s Ultimate Gourmet Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c. dried cherries
  • 1/2 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c. dried dates
  • 1/2 c. dried figs or blueberries
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • Mix 2:
  • 1/2 c. raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 c. raw almond slices
  • 1 c. raw cashews
  • 1/4 c. raw pecans
  • 1/4 c. raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 c. ground flaxseeds
  • 1 c. unsweetened dried coconut
  • 1/2 c. dehydrated bananas
  • 1/2 c. raw oatmeal, regular or toasted, optional
  • Mix 3:
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
  • 5 Tbsp. brown rice syrup, agave nectar, honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 c. rice bran oil or safflower oil

Preparation:

  • 1. Place ingredients for Mix 1 in food processor and pulse until the fruit begins to stick together, or use a hand blender to achieve the same results.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, combine Mix 1 and 2. Stir in Mix 3 and combine thoroughly, pressing until mixture holds together.
  • 3. Press very firmly into tray and refrigerate until set.

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Republished with permission from: www.3abn.com

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