Nut-Free Chewy Oat Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome Nut-Free Chewy Oat Bars, a perfect grab-and-go option packed with flavor and nutrition! Made with hearty rolled oats, naturally sweet honey, and creamy sunflower seed butter, these bars are free of nuts but full of crunch thanks to pumpkin seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut, and chewy dried cranberries. A dash of cinnamon and a hint of vanilla bring warm, comforting notes to every bite. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes with no baking required, these bars firm up beautifully in the refrigerator, making them an ideal choice for lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert alternative. Plus, they store well in the fridge or freezer, allowing you to enjoy their chewy goodness all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Sunflower seed butter
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift out the bars later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the sunflower seed butter and honey until they reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the warm sunflower seed butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl, using a spatula to mix everything together. Ensure all the oats are well-coated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly with the spatula to ensure the mixture is evenly distributed and compact.

Step 6

Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.

Step 7

Once set, lift the oat mixture out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 bars.

Step 8

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for a longer-lasting option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	647.4 grams (647.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3064

Total Fat 175.70g	225%
Saturated Fat 31.90g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1529mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 323.30g	118%
Dietary Fiber 51.10g	183%
Total Sugars 169.60g
Protein 84.70g	169%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432mg	33%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 2693mg	57%

*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: 49.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 40.2%