Dried blueberries, mangos, or even papaya are also fantastic in this recipe. Try other types of nuts, too. Chopped hazelnuts, peanuts, and cashews are a few favorites.

Chewy Almond Energy Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix and spread oats and almonds evenly in a shallow baking pan. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown, stirring once. 

In a food processor, combine apricots, cherries, raisins, honey, nonfat dry milk powder and almond butter. Cover and pulse 3 times just to combine. Add toasted oats and almonds; cover and pulse until blended and mixture sticks together. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press mixture firmly and evenly into pan. Cut into 8 (2-by-4-inch) bars. For convenience and portability, wrap bars individually with plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.