Energy bars with nuts and dried plums

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups dried oatmeal
• ½ cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts)
• ½ cup of honey
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tbsp of butter
• 2 tbsp. black sugar (also known as “pure brown sugar” and can be found in Asian food markets)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1/2 cup Dried Plums
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Line a sheet pan with wax paper. Spread the oats and nuts in an even layer across the sheet pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
• In a saucepan, combine the honey, sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add the vanilla and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
• In a bowl, mix the oats, nuts, dried plums and the sugar mixture.
• Line a rectangular baking pan with wax paper. Pour in the granola mix and press. Leave in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours and then cut into bars.