Crunchy bars filled with pumpkin seeds, cranberries, oats, and honey—ideal for a quick and healthy bite.
# What You 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 Steps:
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 rolled oats, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, almonds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, and butter. Stir continuously until the mixture gently boils. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a spatula or a sheet of parchment, press the mixture firmly and evenly to compact it.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool fully in the pan for approximately 1 hour.
08 - Using the parchment overhang, lift the granola slab from the pan and slice into 12 even bars with a sharp knife.
