Nut-Free Granola Bars Honey Oats (Printable)

Chewy bars blend oats, honey, seeds, fruit. Great nut-free option for snacks, travel, or beach days.

# 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

# How-To:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Mix oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if using, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir continuously until mixture is smooth and warmed.
04 - Pour the warmed wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or measuring cup to compact.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using the parchment overhang, then cut into 12 uniform bars.
08 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to seven days or refrigerate for extended freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can swap in your favorite dried fruit or seeds for endless flavor combos.
  • The bars stay chewy and satisfying, never dry—perfect for school lunches or hiking trips.
02 -
  • If you don’t press the mixture firmly enough in the pan, the bars fall apart—learned after an eager batch crumbled everywhere.
  • Letting the bars cool completely before slicing makes for neat edges and prevents sticky messes.
03 -
  • Lightly toast seeds and oats for extra flavor, but keep an eye to avoid burning.
  • Using parchment with an overhang turns messy removal into a breeze.
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