Apricot Granola Bars

• 1/2 cup oats, old fashioned not quick
• 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
• 1 cup raw pepitas
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4-1/2 cup optional: golden raisins, dried cherries, dried cranberries, anything!

1. Heat oven to 350. Line an 8" square pan with parchment: crisscross two sheets and leave edges overhanging (some butter pan and sheets, I don't find it necessary)
2. Toast oats, almonds, pepitas on rimmed baking sheet until brown: ~10 minutes.
3. Chop or process apricots until finely chopped
4. Combine toasted ingredients, salt and apricots
5. Combine Almond butter and maple syrup and cook until bubbling over medium heat: ~2-3 min.
6. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until combined.
7. Spread in pan and chill at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Cut into 12 2x4 pieces.
8. Will keep 5-7 days if individually wrapped; longer in refrigerator.

oats, almonds, pepitas, apricots, salt, almond butter, maple syrup, golden raisins

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/-apricot-granola-bars-52944751 (may not work)