Nut-Free Granola Honey Oats (Printable)

Golden, chewy bars packed with oats, seeds, and honey; ideal for nutritious, nut-free snacking on the move.

# 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
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 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 rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if desired, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and warmed through.
04 - Pour the warmed wet mixture over the dry blend. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the baking pan. Press firmly and evenly with a spoon or measuring cup bottom to compress.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until edges turn golden. Cool completely on a wire rack. Lift from the pan using parchment, then slice into 12 bars.
07 - Place bars in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate to extend freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No nuts means you can bring these bars anywhere without worrying about allergies.
  • The chewy texture and sweet, tart bursts of fruit make each bite seriously addictive.
02 -
  • If you don’t press the mixture tightly, the bars will fall apart—learned after a handful of crumbly snack bites.
  • Letting the bars cool completely before cutting prevents them from breaking; patience makes perfect slices.
03 -
  • Compact the mixture extra tight in the pan before baking for best results.
  • Slide a knife gently along the edge after cooling to prevent sticking.
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