Presidential Fruit & Oat Bars

Recipe Prepared by Alicia Cahill, The Kitchen Chick
Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6
Ingredients
6 tablespoons neutral oil, plus extra for brushing pan2 cups rolled oats1⁄2 cup mixed seeds, such as pumpkin, sunflower and sesame 1⁄2 cup honey1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup maple syrupPinch of salt1 1⁄2 cups mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, cherries, apricots, papaya, pineapple, and cranberries (at least 3 kinds, cut into small pieces if large)1 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
Directions

While mixture is warm, transfer to prepared pan, pressing into pan evenly with an offset spatula.

Bake until brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a rack and let cool completely. 

Using the overhanging foil or paper, lift out of pan and place on a work surface. 

Cut into 24 small bars.


Photo by Alexander Mils