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["Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line an 8"" x 8"" x 2"" pan in one direction with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides. Lightly grease the parchment paper and the exposed pan, or coat with a non-stick spray.", "", "Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts. You may need to break up dried fruit pieces (like chopped apricots) and make sure they pieces are coated with the oat/flour mixture. This will make sure that dried fruit is evenly distributed.", "", "In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter, liquid sweeteners and water. Toss the wet ingredients with the dry and peanut butter, until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Spread in the prepared pan, wet your fingers, and then press firmly to ensure dough is molded to the shape of the pan", "", "Bake the bars for 30 to 40 minutes, until they're brown around the edges - don't be afraid to get a little color on the tops too. They'll still seem soft and almost underbaked when you press into the center of the pan but do not worry, they'll set completely once completely cool.", "", "Cool the bars in their pan for 20 minutes and then in refrigerator for 20-30 more, until cold. Use parchment sling to remove from pan and put on cutting board.", "", "Once cool, a serrated knife (or bench knife) to cut the bars into squares. To store, wrap the bars individually in plastic or stack them in an airtight container. It's best to store bars in the refrigerator. Good for one week in fridge.", "", "They also freeze well."]
