Delicious Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Bars

These gluten-free fruit and nut bars are the perfect snack for those looking for a healthy, homemade option. Packed with wholesome ingredients like nuts, dried fruits, and seeds, they are easy to make and great for on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
• 1/4 cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup nut butter (almond, peanut)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse the mixed nuts until finely chopped.
3. Add the dried fruit, seeds, honey or maple syrup, nut butter, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor and pulse until well combined.
4. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.
7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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