Put your pecans, cashews, and almonds in a food processor and process on high for about 30 seconds, or until your nuts are broken down. Be careful not to over-do it; you want pieces, not a flour-like consistency.

Add your dates, cranberries, cherries, and raisins and process on ‘high’. After about 1-2 minutes, the fruit should be nicely incorporated into the nuts, so stop and test the mixture. You want it to clump together when pinched. Once it has reached this consistency, add your vanilla extract and pulse until the vanilla is incorporated.

When everything is adequately combined, transfer the mix to a tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Then, roll it into balls or form bars. If making bars, press the mixture down using a spatula and the parchment paper. After the  mixture has been compressed, cut the bars with a sharp knife into your desired shape. Enjoy!