Wholesome granola bars blend oats, seeds, coconut, and fruit for a satisfying nut-free snack.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if using, sea salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended and warm.
04 - Pour the warmed wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until evenly coated.
05 - Firmly press the combined mixture into the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon or measuring cup to compact it evenly.
06 - Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. Lift out the block using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 bars.
08 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
