Munchkins Healthy Fruit and Nut Bars
My Munchkin (now approaching 3 years old) loves her snacks and desserts. Finding something new and exciting to meet her ever evolving picky palate is a challenge. But, one that is fun and exciting to meet!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey divided
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8 baking sheet by spraying it with non stick cooking spray or rubbing with butter. Then, line it with parchment paper coming up the sides of the pan.
- In a heat safe bowl melt butter in microwave. Stir 2 tablespoons of honey until melted. Add oatmeal and stir to combine. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Place an 8x8 piece of parchment over mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry roller, firmly and evenly press into the pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned around the edges.
- While the crust is baking combine the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl, including the remaining 1/4 cup of honey. Stir well until completely combined. Pour mixture over baked crust and distribute evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the center of the fruit nut mixture is set. Remove pan to a cooling rack and cool completely. Remove from pan using the flaps of the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 132cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg