Nut-Free Granola Bars Honey Oats (Printable Version)

Delicious chewy oat bars packed with seeds, cranberries, and honey. Perfect nut-free snack for all ages.

# 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, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat 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, blend together oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined and warm.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until every element is evenly coated.
05 - Press the granola mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup, ensuring a compact and level surface.
06 - Place pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment paper to lift out and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into 12 even bars.
08 - Transfer bars to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for extended freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No nuts means fewer worries, just crowd-pleasing chewy bars that travel beautifully anywhere.
  • The honey adds a natural sweetness, and the mix-ins can be swapped to suit anyone’s snack mood.
02 -
  • If you cut the bars while still warm, they’ll crumble—I learned this after a rushed afternoon bake.
  • Pressing the mix down well makes each bar hold together instead of falling apart in your lunch bag.
03 -
  • Don’t skip lining the pan, or you’ll spend ages prying bars out.
  • The right balance of honey and seed butter keeps them chewy without being sticky.
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