Crunchy bars combining roasted pumpkin seeds, tart cranberries, oats, and a hint of honey for wholesome snacking.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
03 - 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
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 packed light brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy bar removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, almonds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together honey, brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with a spatula or parchment paper sheet to compact the ingredients.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Allow the baked mixture to cool fully in the pan for approximately one hour.
08 - Lift the slab from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal bars with a sharp knife.
