Fruit, Nutty, Whole Grain Bars

 1 cup rolled oats 

1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds 

1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 

1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 

1/2 cup dried apricots 

1/2 cup dried cranberries 

1/2 cup dried pitted dates 

1/2 cup raw almonds3

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk 

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

1/3 cup pure maple syrup 
2 large eggs




 

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Place oats, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, flour, fruit, almonds, dry milk, and cinnamon in a food processor and pulse until everything is chopped and well blended.
Add maple syrup and eggs and pulse until everything is well blended.
Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake until lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Allow to cool and a wire rack on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut bars into desired size and shape.

Once they are completely cool, you can store these fruity, nutty, chewy, healthy granola bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days

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