Dried Apricots and Dates Oat Bars

Morning energy and flavor!

Preheat oven at 325 F.

In a large bowl, add together, mixing after each addition:

- 1/2 cup butter (melted)

- 1/2 cup agave syrup

- pure vanilla extract

- cinnamon

- 3 cups rolled oats (old fashion, not quick or instant)

When well combined, fold in:

- 1/3 cup dried apricots (~ 6 pieces) finely chopped

- 1/3 cup dates (~ 4 Medjool dates) finely chopped

Transfer the mixture in a 9 inch square pan lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly against the bottom of the pan (with your hand or using the side/bottom of a cup).

Bake for ~ 30 minute, until golden.

Cool completely in pan or on wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrients per 1 of the 20 bars: Calories: 115, Total Fat: 5.2g, Saturated Fat: 2.9g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 2mg, Total Carbs: 16.7g, Dietary Fiber: 1.3g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 1.6g

Vitamin A: 3%, Vitamin C: 1%, Calcium: 1%, Iron: 2%