Nut-Free Granola Bars Honey Oats (Printable)

Chewy oat bars with honey, seeds, and dried fruit for a nutritious nut-free snack anytime.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 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 rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if using, sea salt, and cinnamon.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is homogeneous and warmed.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, incorporate thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to compact.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until granola bars are golden brown around the edges.
07 - Cool completely in the baking pan on a wire rack. Lift bars out using parchment paper, then cut into 12 equal portions.
08 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or refrigerate to extend shelf life.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No nuts means everyone at school or the beach can share without worry.
  • The chewy texture and fruity bursts pack sunshine into every bite.
02 -
  • If you don't press the mixture firmly enough, the bars crumble when cut—I learned this after my first messy batch.
  • Letting them cool fully before slicing keeps them chewy and uniform, no sticky disasters.
03 -
  • Parchment overhang makes lifting and slicing infinitely easier—don't skip it.
  • Compact the mixture firmly and evenly for the neatest, chewiest bars.
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