Nut-free granola bars with honey, oats, seeds, and fruit. Chewy, golden, and ideal for on-the-go 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
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 melted coconut oil
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
02 - Combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and warmed.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly using a spatula until fully coated.
05 - Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to create a compact layer.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
07 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 bars.
08 - Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
