Chewy bars with oats, honey, and fruit. Nut-free, easy to enjoy at home or on the go.
# What You 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 the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, mini chocolate chips if using, fine sea salt, and ground cinnamon.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, sunflower seed butter (or tahini), melted coconut oil, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and warmed through.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Firmly and evenly press the mixture into the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to compact it well.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out by the parchment paper and cut into 12 bars.
08 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
