Nut-Free Granola Bars Honey Oats (Printable)

Chewy oat bars packed with honey, seeds, and dried fruit. Nut-free, perfect for quick snacking on-the-go.

# 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 coconut oil, melted
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the 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, thoroughly blend the oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or raisins, chocolate chips if using, fine sea salt, and ground cinnamon.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, gently stir together honey, sunflower seed butter or tahini, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until homogenous and warmed.
04 - Pour the warmed wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until the entire mixture is evenly coated and moist.
05 - Firmly press the prepared granola mixture into the lined baking pan, ensuring even thickness with the back of a spoon or the base of a measuring cup.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges achieve a golden brown color.
07 - Allow the baked bars to cool completely in the pan atop a wire rack. Use the parchment paper to lift out and transfer to a cutting board.
08 - Cut the cooled slab into 12 even bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or refrigerate to prolong freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This bar recipe is the answer to those nut allergy worries—it's totally nut-free but still rich in texture and flavor.
  • They stay moist and chewy for days, perfect for moments when you just need a wholesome snack that doesn't crumble in your bag.
02 -
  • If you rush and slice the bars before they're totally cool, they'll fall apart every time.
  • Using parchment with an overhang makes lifting the bars effortless—I learned the hard way after prying bars out of the pan with a knife.
03 -
  • Compact the mixture firmly in the pan, or your bars will crumble instead of hold their shape.
  • To enhance flavor, toast oats and seeds briefly before mixing—the aroma alone will tempt you to eat them as-is.
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