Carrot Nut Breakfast Bars

• servings: Makes 10 - 12 bars

Ingredients

1½ cups raw cashews

1 cup pecans

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup banana, mashed

1 large carrot, peeled and grated

⅓ cup dates, pitted and chopped

1 tsp vanilla powder or extract

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and mix. The mixtur should stick together easily. Press the mixture into an 8- inch square baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely and cut into 10 - 12 bars.

Notes

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CARROTS

Known to support eye and vision health, carrots are also prized for their cardiovascular benefits and protect the body from cancers, including colon cancer.