Fruit-filled Mini Cereal Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan on medium-high heat, simmer the dates, blueberries, strawberries and water or juice until the fruit is soft.
2. 2
   When done, remove from heat and blend until smooth and thick using an immersion blender.
3. 3
   While the filling cools, make your dough.
4. 4
   Combine butter, applesauce and honey.
5. 5
   In another bowl, combine oats, flour and baking powder, then add to wet ingredients until mixture forms a ball of dough.
6. 6
   Knead the dough for a few minutes, adding more flour as necessary if its too sticky.
7. 7
   On a floured surface, take half the dough at a time and roll it out into a rectangular shape with about 1/8 thickness.
8. 8
   Cut the dough into long strips of about a 3 width.
9. 9
   Spread a thin layer of filling down the centre of the strips.
10. 10
    Fold the strips over and seal the edges shut.
11. 11
    Cut the strips into 3 bars.
12. 12
    Place on a lightly greased baking sheet at bake at 350F for 20 minutes.