New Zealand Birdseed Bar

Wholesome, nutrient-packed, and irresistibly chewy, the New Zealand Birdseed Bar is the ultimate homemade snack for health-conscious eaters. This easy-to-make recipe combines a medley of rolled oats, crunchy seeds, shredded coconut, and dried fruit, creating a bar that’s bursting with texture and natural sweetness. Held together with honey, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of coconut oil, each bite is a satisfying balance of chewy and nutty goodness. Perfectly customizable with optional dark chocolate chips, these bars are baked to golden perfection, making them an ideal grab-and-go snack, post-workout fuel, or lunchbox treat. Ready in just 35 minutes, they offer a nutrient-dense, homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars without the preservatives.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 0.25 cup Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
• 0.5 cup Almonds (roughly chopped)
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, and chopped almonds. Mix well to ensure even distribution.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to create an even layer. If using dark chocolate chips, sprinkle them on top and press them gently into the mixture.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. This may take about an hour. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 8

Cut into 12 bars or squares using a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	758.7 grams (758.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3640

Total Fat 229.20g	294%
Saturated Fat 72.20g	361%
Polyunsaturated Fat 51.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 645mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 349.50g	127%
Dietary Fiber 60.00g	214%
Total Sugars 191.80g
Protein 99.60g	199%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 547mg	42%
Iron 28mg	155%
Potassium 3228mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 36.2%