Ingredients:

  • 3 cups California walnuts, divided
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons cherry extract

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 121°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside 1 cup walnuts.
  2. Place remaining ingredients in a food processor and process just until mixture is sticky and holds together.
  3. Add remaining walnuts and pulse on and off to coarsely chop.
  4. Press into a 7 X 10-inch rectangle and cut into 20 equal pieces.
  5. Place on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container.