Fruit & Nut Lunchbox Bars- Gluten Free

This is a very easy slice. Store it in the refrigerator for a week. A healthy addition to your lunchbox.(You can substitute a commercial GF flour mix in place of the rice and cornflour)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 120  g dried dates, sliced
• 60  g  dried apricots, sliced
• 60  g raisins
• 60  g  whole almonds
• 70  g  rice flour
• 40  g  maize cornflour (US-cornstarch)
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3  tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C Grease and line a 20cm x 10cm (8 inch x 4 inch) baking tin with paper.
2. Melt the honey (or heat in the microwave) until it is runny.
3. In a mixing bowl mix the dried fruits, flours and almonds together.Add the heated honey and the beaten eggs. Mix well.
4. Press the mixture into the baking tin and flatten it down with the back of a spoon. The mixture is very thick so you will need to spread it out evenly.
5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden in colour.
6. While the slice is still hot brush with a little marmalade or some extra honey to glaze.
7. Slice while still warm and leave to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.