Nut-Free Homemade Muesli Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with these irresistible Nut-Free Homemade Muesli Bars, a healthy and portable treat perfect for lunchboxes, hiking trips, or mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and chopped dates, these bars deliver a nutrient-dense burst of energy without the need for nuts. The combination of honey, butter, and brown sugar binds the ingredients into a perfectly chewy texture, while a hint of cinnamon and vanilla adds a warm, comforting flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, including baking time, these golden-brown bars are simple to make and free of common allergens—making them an excellent homemade alternative to store-bought snacks. Whether you're meal-prepping or looking for a grab-and-go bite, these nut-free muesli bars are as practical as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped dates
• 0.25 cup Shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9x9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, chopped dates, and shredded coconut. Stir well to mix evenly.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, unsalted butter, and brown sugar. Stir frequently until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved into the honey. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt into the honey mixture, mixing well.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the dry ingredients are coated with the honey mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press the mixture firmly into the dish, using a spatula or a piece of parchment paper to compact it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the muesli out of the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it cool completely before slicing into bars.

Step 10

Store the muesli bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	655.1 grams (655.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2744

Total Fat 119.40g	153%
Saturated Fat 37.40g	187%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 662mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 384.30g	140%
Dietary Fiber 43.60g	156%
Total Sugars 231.50g
Protein 66.30g	133%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288mg	22%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 2662mg	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: 37.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 53.4%