2 cups slivered almonds
1 cup dried black Mission figs (about 6 ounces), stemmed and halved
2 1/2 cups dried Medjool dates (about 1 pound), pitted
3 tablespoons natural smooth unsalted almond butter
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 cup crispy brown rice cereal