Yields12 Servings
 5 cups rolled oats
 1 cup whole wheat flour
 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 4-6 cups of dried fruit, nuts, and/or seeds
 1 cup sugar free peanut butter (or other nut butter)
 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (plus a little extra for greasing pan)
 1 cup honey*
 1/4 cup water
1

1. Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2

2. Generously grease a cookie sheet and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly grease the paper or aluminum foil.

3

3. In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, salt, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. Set aside.

4

4. In another bowl, mix the peanut butter, vanilla, oil or butter, honey, and water. Mix until smooth.

5

5. Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients and stir to combine well, until there is no visible flour.

6

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press until smooth and flat.

7

7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lightly golden on top.

8

8. When done, remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into 40 squares. Store in a sealed container. Lasts for 5 days at room temperature or up to one month in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

*Honey should not be fed to infants less than one year of age.

Ingredients

 5 cups rolled oats
 1 cup whole wheat flour
 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 4-6 cups of dried fruit, nuts, and/or seeds
 1 cup sugar free peanut butter (or other nut butter)
 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (plus a little extra for greasing pan)
 1 cup honey*
 1/4 cup water

Directions

1

1. Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2

2. Generously grease a cookie sheet and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly grease the paper or aluminum foil.

3

3. In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, salt, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. Set aside.

4

4. In another bowl, mix the peanut butter, vanilla, oil or butter, honey, and water. Mix until smooth.

5

5. Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients and stir to combine well, until there is no visible flour.

6

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press until smooth and flat.

7

7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lightly golden on top.

8

8. When done, remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into 40 squares. Store in a sealed container. Lasts for 5 days at room temperature or up to one month in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Notes

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