Place all the ingredients in the food processor, with the dried fruit on the bottom, and blend until the fruit & nut mixture is finely chopped and sticking together.
Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with wax paper, with extra hanging out around the sides to cover the mixture.
Pour the mixture into the dish and cover with the extra wax paper. Press or roll the mixture out until it's smooth.
Lift the wax paper out of the pan and cut the fruit & nut mixture into 10 equal bars. Wrap individually in wax paper or plastic wrap or enjoy right away.
Store in pantry for up to 3 months or refrigerator/freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
*Be sure to use Medjool dates and not another variety such as Deglet Noor dates, since the stickiness of the Medjool dates is what holds the bars together.*If your raisins and dates seem dry, soak them in a cup of warm water for 5 minutes before using.