Crunchy bars with roasted pumpkin seeds, cranberries, oats, and honey, perfect for a healthy snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), unsalted
03 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup chopped almonds
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, and butter. Stir continuously until mixture boils gently, simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour warm wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Use a spatula or parchment sheet to press firmly and evenly into pan.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool completely in pan for about 1 hour. Lift out using parchment overhang.
08 - Cut cooled slab into 12 equal bars with a sharp knife.
