Fruit and nut bar

Need to nosh? This fruit and nut bar is much healthier than a candy bar.

When you need a treat, reach for this healthy indulgence.

Ingredients (Serves 24)

1/2 cup quinoa flour
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup flaxseed flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about 5 apricot halves)
1/4 cup chopped dried figs (about 5 figs)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped dried pineapple
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Line a sheet pan with parchment. Combine all ingredients, mix well. Press mixture into pan to a thickness of half an inch. Bake at 300 F for 20 minutes. Cool completely and cut into 24 pieces.