Recipe Name Nuttty Fruit Nuggets Submitted by Brenna Recipe Description These easy to make dried fruit confections have all the virtues of candy without the vices! They are tasty, crunchy, sweet, healthful and energy packed snacks. Quantity 22 Quantity Unit 0 Prep Time (minutes) 18 Cook Time (minutes) 0 Ready In (minutes) 18

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 package (11 oz) dried fruit 1/2 cup, halves and whole cashews (toasted) 1 teaspoon Lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/3 cup wheat germ Steps Sequence Step 1 In a vegetable steamer over boiling water, steam the dried fruit for about 10 minutes, until soft. Combine the softened fruit with the remaining ingredients in a food processor and whirl until well blended. 2 Roll spoonfuls of the mixture between the palms of your hands to shape into balls about the size of walnuts, 1-1 1/4 inches in diameter. Roll each ball in wheat germ, or grated coconut until evenly coated all around.