Dried Fruit Squares

To tuck into the lunch box or to offer kids when they get home from school, these indulgent squares are made with oats, puffed rice, fresh dates, dried cranberries, honey and delicious dark chocolate chips.

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15 min
12 to 18 squares
20 min
Freezes for up to 3 months.

  • Ingredients

    • 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
    • 2 cups puffed rice
    • 1 cup chopped fresh dates
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ cup canola oil
    • 2 beaten eggs
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

  • Preparation

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    2. In a bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients. Add 1 egg if the mixture is too dry.
    3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a nonstick rectangular pan or one lined with parchment paper.
    4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the mixture comes out clean.
    5. Cool before removing from the pan and cutting into squares.

For the adventurers

Notes and tips

For the adventurous:
Replace the chocolate chips with the same amount of caramel chips.

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