Chewy Oat and Nut Bars | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried fruit of your choice (cranberries, raisins, etc.)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted cashew nuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) blanched (or not) almonds, crushed
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract