Chewy Oat and Nut Bars

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried fruit of your choice (cranberries, raisins, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted cashew nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) blanched (or not) almonds, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract