DIY energy bars :-)

• 2 cups oats
• 2/3 cups dried fruit
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts and/or almonds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup dried coconut
• 1/2 cup nut butter
• 1/4 cup syrup (in Grenada I use local honey or nutmeg syrup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl, mix oats, dried fruit, nuts, dried coconut, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
2. In a small saucepan, combine nut butter and syrup. Cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly mixed. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and stir until completely coated.
3. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled pan. Press mixture evenly and firmly into pan. Chill for 30 minutes. Cut with a sharp knife et voila! Homemade energy bars.