Description
Crunchy oats, almonds, walnuts, and seeds get coated in warm honey and peanut butter, studded with tart cranberries and dark chocolate for a sweet-tart chew. No baking required—perfect grab-and-go energy bars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm peanut butter and honey until smooth and combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in dried cranberries and mini dark chocolate chips.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using the back of a spatula or clean hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is firm.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the set mixture from the pan, place on a cutting board, and slice into bars.
Notes
- Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter as an alternative to peanut butter.
- Swap honey for maple syrup to make the bars vegan-friendly.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Press the mixture firmly to ensure the bars hold together without crumbling.