Crunchy bars packed with pumpkin seeds, cranberries, oats, almonds, and a touch of honey.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), unsalted
03 - ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
04 - ½ cup chopped almonds
05 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
09 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
10 - ¼ 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, 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 it reaches a gentle boil, then 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. Stir thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a spatula or parchment paper, press firmly and evenly to compact the mixture.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for approximately 1 hour.
08 - Lift the granola slab out using parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal bars with a sharp knife.
