nutty butty

February frost has left me constantly chilled. A damp air, these streets. Such is a problem only chewy fruity goodness can solve. Enter homemade bars, of a sort. Goes nicely with a cup of ginger tea and my slipper socks (yes).


peanut butter fruit bars

ten dates chopped

one cup chopped figs

quarter cup dried cranberries

one cup peanut butter

one cup sliced almonds and chopped brazil nuts

two tablespoon pumpkin seeds

three tablespoon shredded coconut

four tablespoon ground flaxseed

two tablespoon water

two tablespoon orange juice

In a food processor combine nuts, seeds, coconut and pulse until finely chopped. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Next in the food processor combine dried fruit with water and orange juice, and pulse until a paste forms. Add to dry nut/seed mix and stir in peanut butter. If too dry add more orange juice, if too wet add more ground flax.
Line baking dish with parchment paper and press mixture into dish. Let harden in the refrigerator for one hour+.

 

Slice into bars and eat while sitting on your couch contemplating spring holidays and new nail polish colours.