Crunchy bars with pumpkin seeds, cranberries, oats, and honey, perfect for a healthy snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsalted roasted 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
# How to Make It:
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, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, almonds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together honey, brown sugar, and butter until mixture reaches a gentle boil. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly until slightly thickened, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour warm wet mixture over dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly to ensure all dry ingredients are coated evenly.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly with a spatula or parchment paper sheet to compact the mixture.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until edges turn golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool fully in the pan, approximately 1 hour.
08 - Using the parchment overhang, lift the granola slab from the pan and cut into 12 even bars with a sharp knife.
