Chewy bars filled with oats, seeds, honey, and fruit. Easy to make, nut-free, and perfect for quick 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 melted coconut oil
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if desired, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - Using a small saucepan on low heat, gently stir honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and warmed.
04 - Pour the heated wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula to ensure all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer mixture to the lined baking pan. Press down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or bottom of a measuring cup to compact the mixture.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 12 uniform bars.
08 - Place bars in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
