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Easy Chewy Sunbutter Honey Granola Bars

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These chewy granola bars combine sunflower seed butter and honey for a creamy, nutty, and sweet snack that’s perfect for on-the-go. They are easy to make, allergy-friendly, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sunflower seed butter (sunbutter)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (20g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/3 cup (60g) mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped nuts or seeds like pumpkin seeds or chopped almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy bar removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, chopped nuts or seeds if using, mini dark chocolate chips, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
  3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm sunflower seed butter and honey for about 20 seconds. Stir until smooth and well combined. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the warm sunbutter and honey mixture over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all oats are coated and the mixture looks sticky and thick. Add more honey or sunbutter if too dry, a teaspoon at a time.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the lined pan. Press down firmly and evenly using a spatula or lightly moistened hands to compact the mixture.
  6. Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until firm. Alternatively, freeze for 90 minutes but watch carefully to avoid over-hardening.
  7. Lift the set mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 8 to 10 bars.
  8. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Warm the sunflower seed butter and honey slightly to make mixing easier and ensure even coating. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to prevent crumbly bars. Chill long enough for bars to set properly. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar but expect slightly softer bars. Customize add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit as desired. Store bars in airtight container refrigerated up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: granola bars, sunbutter, sunflower seed butter, honey, chewy granola bars, no-bake snack, healthy snack, nut-free, gluten-free

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