Nut-Free Granola Bars Honey Oats (Print Version)

Chewy oat bars packed with seeds, coconut, and dried fruit. Nut-free and great for easy snacking.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for effortless removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if desired, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - Using a small saucepan over low heat, stir honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly warmed.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients and fold until uniformly coated using a spatula.
05 - Firmly press and evenly compact the granola mixture into the prepared pan, utilizing the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup for best results.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Allow the pan to cool fully on a wire rack before handling.
08 - Lift the cooled granola block from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut evenly into 12 bars.
09 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate to extend shelf life.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They pack easily for travels, school lunches, or impromptu hikes with friends.
  • That honey-coconut oat combo tastes like bakery treats, but you control every single wholesome ingredient.
02 -
  • Don’t skip pressing the mix firmly into the pan—otherwise, your bars may fall apart.
  • Letting the bars cool completely before slicing keeps them from crumbling and makes for clean, neat edges.
03 -
  • Use a flat-bottomed cup to compact your mixture in the pan for sturdy bars every time.
  • For extra flavor, toast oats and seeds lightly before mixing—they smell amazing and boost crunch.
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