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lunch box granola bar

Lunch Box Granola Bar

Nut-free and packed with skin-loving ingredients, this Lunch Box Granola Bar is perfect for kids' lunches or a midday snack!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats
  • ¾ tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt
  • cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • cup Hemp Hearts
  • cup Coconut Flakes
  • ¼ cup Flax Meal
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • cup Honey (or maple syrup)
  • ½ - ¾ cup Sunflower Seed Butter (drippy kind)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • ¼ cup Chocolate Chips (extra for drizzling if desired)
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave extra parchment hanging over the sides to create a hammock for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, sea salt, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, flax meal, and chia seeds.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey and sunflower seed butter until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack for about 30 minutes. Then transfer the pan uncovered to the fridge for another 30 minutes.
  • Cut: Use the parchment hammock to transfer the granola to a cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut into 12 bars (one cut down the center and 5 cuts across).
  • If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness.