These are terrific as a breakfast bar, energy bar or snack on the run! It’s hard to believe they’re so good for you. They are wheat free, dairy free….but best of all they’re pack with Omega-3’s!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of apricots
• 2 cups of dates
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 cups oats
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Chop up the apricots and dates and bring them to a boil with the apple juice. Let them simmer for 15 minutes on the stovetop.
2. While the fruit is simmering, combine the oats and nuts and seeds in a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix the rest of the wet ingredients together and add them to the oat mixture.
4. Grease a baking pan and spread half of the combined mixture on the bottom of the pan. Mash up the dried fruit and spread if over the bottom layer. Top it off with the rest of the oat mixture.
5. Bake this tasty treat in the oven at 375’ for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
6. Enjoy any time of day!

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