Crunchy bars made with roasted pumpkin seeds, cranberries, oats, and honey for a nutritious, portable snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, 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 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 for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, almonds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, and butter. Stir until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, then simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the heated wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using a spatula or a second sheet of parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool fully in the pan, approximately 1 hour.
08 - Lift the granola slab out by the parchment overhang and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
