1 cup raw pecan halves
1 cup whole raw almonds
2 Tbsp. spelt flour (I think all-purpose would be fine)
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. flaxseed, finely ground
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup oatmeal
1 cup pitted dates, quartered
1 cup dried apricots (I used Goji berries)
1 egg
5 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 7 to 10 minutes, until aromatic and slightly browned. Repeat this process for almonds. Turn oven down to 325 degrees. Combine spelt flour, all purpose flour, flaxseed, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a food processor and process for 5 seconds to combine. Add pecans and almonds; pulse 5 times to coarsely chop. Add oats, dates, and apricots. Pulse 10 to 15 times, till mixture is well chopped but coarse. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, maple syrup and vanilla till combined. Add fruit and nut mixture and use your hands to mix well, being sure to separate any clumps of fruit. Spread mixture in square baking pan in an even layer and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, till set and golden brown. Don't overbake or bars will be too dry. Let cool on wire rack for 5 minutes, then cut into 25 squares. Leave bars in pan till completely cool so they'll hold together when you remove them.
2 comments:
will you please make sure these are made when I get there next week?
Sure thing!!
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