Energy bars - Fruit and nut rolls

Quick and nutritious, dry fruit and nut rolls. These are great as snacks on the go or breakfast bars. They are loved by adults and kids alike!

Yields: about 3 rolls, 30 discs
Ingredients:

• 2 cups almonds, toasted and pulsed to crumbs
• 2 cups cashews, toasted and pulsed to crumbs
• 2 cups cranberries, warmed in the microwave for a minute
• 2  cups dates, pitted
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1/2 cup poppy seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Dry roast the nuts and poppy seeds in a sheet pan and warm in the oven at 300 degree F for 15 minutes, and set aside.
2. You may also dry roast them individually on the stovetop in a shallow pan until warm and toasty.
3. Place the cashews and almonds in a food processor and pulse it for a few seconds. Once you have a crumbly texture, set aside.
4. If the dates and cranberries are very dry, sprinkle a few spoons of water and microwave for a minute to moisten them. Set aside. 
5. Place the cranberries and dates in a food processor. Pulse it down to a paste. 
6. In a large mixing bowl, add the warm toasted nuts. 
7. Pour the date-cranberry paste. Stir them all gently to combine. This will take a few minutes. 
8. Once a uniform mixture is formed, add a spoon of ghee and stir it into the mixture. 
9. Turn off the heat and let it cool. 
10. Grease your hands and make two or three cylinders/rolls. 
11. On a wax/parchment paper, sprinkle toasted poppy seeds. Roll the dry fruit cylinders on the seeds to coat. 
12. Wrap the cylinders in wax paper and freeze for an hour. 
13. Unwrap and cut the roll into discs. Store in an airtight container. 
14. The rolls will stay fresh for about three weeks. Refrigerate for the best taste. Enjoy!