Fruit n’ Nut Bars
Great for hiking trips, after a work out or anytime you need an energy boost!

1 cup whole almonds (250 mL)
1 cup peanuts or cashews (250 mL)
1 ½ cups Only Oats™ Rolled Oats (375 mL)
¼ cup ground flax (60 mL)
¼ cup hemp hearts (60 mL)
3 Tbsp Salba or chia seed (45 mL)
1 cup dried cranberries or blueberries (250 mL)
2/3 cup agave syrup (150 mL)
¼ cup canola oil (60 mL)

1. Line a 9 x 9 inch (22 x 22 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra for a handle to pull the bars out of the pan once they are baked.
2. In a large bowl, combine almonds, peanuts, Only Oats™ Rolled Oats, flax, hemp, chia seed, cranberries or blueberries. Stir to combine.
3. In a saucepan, heat agave syrup and canola oil. Whisk to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and pour over dry ingredients. Stir to distribute the syrup evenly.
4. Bake at 325°F ( 160°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool for 15 minutes and pull out of pan and cool on rack. Cut bars into rectangles or crumble and use as a trail mix.

Yield: 12 bars.

Last updated on September 28, 2011 by Avena Foods