Chewy granola bars with oats, seeds, and fruit, sweetened with honey. Nut-free and ideal for snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
04 - 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins, roughly chopped
06 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, optional
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1/2 cup honey
10 - 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter or tahini
11 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Mix rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips, salt, and cinnamon thoroughly in a large bowl.
03 - In a small saucepan on low heat, stir together honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth and warm.
04 - Pour the warmed wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix vigorously with a spatula to ensure even coating.
05 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using a spoon or measuring cup to compact.
06 - Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
07 - Cool fully in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift out and slice into 12 bars.
08 - Place bars in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature up to 1 week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
