Fruit And Nut Bars With Chocolate

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Cover an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking sheet.

2. 2

   Place prunes, raisins and apricots in a mini-chopper or food processor and pulse until well chopped. Remove the dried fruit mixture and chop the dark chocolate bar into small chunks.

3. 3

   Combine oats, chopped fruit mixture, almonds in a large bowl and knead with your hands until well combined. Add flour and water and knead until a ball of dough forms. (Add a little more water if the mixture is too dry.)

4. 4

   Add chopped dark chocolate.

5. 5

   Press dough firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 23-25 minutes, until baked through but still soft (don't overbake them or the bars will be dry and tough).

7. 7

   Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a sharp knife and then let the bars cool completely (about 30 minutes).

8. 8

   Store bars in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.