Chewy granola bars blend oats, honey, seeds, and fruit for nut-free snacking on-the-go.
# 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 melted coconut oil
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easier removal.
02 - Mix oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips (if using), sea salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small saucepan on low heat, stir together honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and gently warmed.
04 - Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly with a spatula until entire mixture is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or measuring cup to tightly compact.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bars are golden brown around the edges.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment paper, then cut into 12 bars.
08 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for extended freshness.
