California Apricot Power Bars(Healthy! Healthy!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. California dried apricot halves, coarsely chopped (12 oz.)
2 1/2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped (10 oz.)
1 1/4 c. pitted dates, coarsely chopped (8 oz.)
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 large eggs
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. apple juice or water
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Line 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan with foil.
In large bowl, stir together apricots, pecans and dates; divide in half.
Combine flour and baking powder.
Add to half of fruit-nut mixture; toss to coat.
In medium bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, apple juice and vanilla; stir into flour mixture until thoroughly moistened.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Lightly press remaining fruit-nut mixture on top.