Farmers are harvesting pistachio crops this week and there is a celebration at the Old Town Clovis Farmer's Market on Friday night.
Ingredients
10 dried figs, soak in water if really dry
1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
2 TB Superseed Blend (or 1 TB Chia seeds and 1 TB hemp or other seed)
1/3 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup pistachios
1 cup cranberries
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, +1/4 cup dark chocolate chips for drizzle
pinch of salt
Directions
1. In a food processor or blender, process figs until a paste forms.
2. In a medium bowl combine honey, seeds, oats, pistachios, cranberries, and salt and stir until combined.
3. Stir in fig paste and mix well.
4. Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and pour in ingredients making sure to spread evenly with a spatula. Place in the fridge to chill for 1 hour or quick chill in the freezer (15 minutes).
Use the paper edges to remove the bar to a flat surface and Cut into 16 squares.
In a microwave safe container melt chocolate chips & drizzle on top of cut bars. Let chocolate harden and you're ready to serve.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy!