Nut-Free Chocolate Nut Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with these irresistible Nut-Free Chocolate Nut Bars—packed with flavor, texture, and nutrient-rich ingredients, all without the nuts! Perfect for those with allergies or simply looking for a crunchy, chocolatey treat, this recipe swaps traditional nuts for a hearty blend of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds, creating a balanced mix of protein and healthy fats. Sweetened naturally with honey and dotted with dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips, these bars are baked to golden perfection, offering the ideal combination of chewiness and crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, they’re an excellent grab-and-go snack or lunchbox addition. Bonus: they’re nut-free, making them school-safe and allergy-friendly!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sunflower seeds
• 1 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 cup Chia seeds
• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the bars out of the pan later.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, rolled oats, and dried cranberries. Mix gently to ensure uniform distribution of ingredients.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil, stirring occasionally. Add the honey, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until combined and smooth.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Use a spatula to mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Add the dark chocolate chips to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed. The residual heat will partially melt the chocolate, helping to bind the mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to firmly press and compact the mixture evenly into the pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake as the bars will harden as they cool.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board.

Step 9

Cut into 12 equal-sized bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	978 grams (978.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4723

Total Fat 293.80g	377%
Saturated Fat 109.40g	547%
Polyunsaturated Fat 86.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 661mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 461.90g	168%
Dietary Fiber 77.80g	278%
Total Sugars 247.80g
Protein 121.60g	243%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 700mg	54%
Iron 45mg	248%
Potassium 4612mg	98%

*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: 53.1%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 37.1%