CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

Ingredients

• 470 ml Rolled oats
• 120 ml Dates
• 180 ml Dried cranberries
• 1/2 pcs Fresh orange juice
• 60 ml Pecans, raw, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 tsp Allspice, ground
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup

Method

1. Preheat oven to 325oF
2. Spread the oats on a 13x18 baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until they start to brown. Remove from the oven and place the oats in a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine the dates, maple syrup and orange juice in a small saucepan and cook over a medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour the mixture into a blender and process until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the date mixture to the bowl with oats and pecans, dried cherries, cinnamon and all spice.
5. Mix well.
6. Press the mixture into a 8x8 inch baking pan and bake for 20 mins , or until the top is lightly golden
7. Let cool before slicing into 4 portions.