Crunchy bars featuring pumpkin seeds, cranberries, oats, and honey—great for a quick healthy bite.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
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, leaving an overhang.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix honey, brown sugar, and butter. Stir consistently until boiling gently, then simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all components are well coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with a spatula or parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow the baked slab to cool completely in the pan, approximately 1 hour.
08 - Lift out the granola using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 equal bars with a sharp knife.
