Fruit, Nut & Oatmeal Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 5/8 cup light syrup
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 8 oz almonds

Directions

1. Pre-heat an oven to 275 °F (135 °C). Lightly grease a 9" square baking dish.
2. Grind the almonds, sunflower seeds and oats until they resemble a coarse meal.
3. Stir the ground mixture in a bowl with the dried berries, syrup, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Moisten you hands with water and press the mixture into the prepared pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 1 hour or until lightly browned and toasted.
5. Cool completely in the baking dish. Cut into 12 bars.
6. Store in a airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.