Nut-Free Granola Honey Oats (Printable)

Chewy granola bars with honey, oats, and seeds—perfect nut-free option for easy, wholesome 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. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend together rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if desired, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth and warmed through.
04 - Pour warm wet mixture over dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly with a spatula to ensure full coating.
05 - Transfer combined mixture to prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or measuring cup to compact.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use parchment overhang to lift out, then cut into 12 bars.
08 - Place bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These bars are perfectly chewy and never crumble, even after a day in your lunch bag.
  • The nut-free twist makes them ideal for sharing, even when food allergies are a concern.
02 -
  • If you rush the cooling step, the bars crack instead of slice—patience is truly rewarded here.
  • Pressing the mixture extra firmly leads to bars that hold their shape and never crumble.
03 -
  • Use a measuring cup to press down the mix for tight, uniform bars every time.
  • A pinch more sea salt can bring out the flavors, but taste first before adding.
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