Healthy Fruit & Nut Bars

This year, my husband and I made a resolution to eat healthier. It can be difficult to cut out sweeter snacks (especially for me), but when I feel like baking something or want a snack, I like to make these bars. They've got a little sweetness to them, but it's just honey and fruit, no granulated sugar! The texture is more like a cookie than a granola bar, so these can be perfect if you're craving cookies but trying to eat healthier.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats

• 1 cup flour

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1 cup dried fruit (I used chopped dates and craisins)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together, then slowly start incorporating the wet ingredients. Mix well, batter will be THICK.

Drop the mixture onto a baking sheet. Pat down so the batter is spread evenly.

Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.