Honey Nut Bars

About This Recipe

Almonds, cashews, sunflower, pumpkin, and chia seeds held together with a honey mixture and topped with dark chocolate.  A cheaper alternative to store bought counterparts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup almonds
• ¾ cup pumpkin seeds
• ¾ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 Tbsp peanut butter
• ½ cup honey
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 Tbsp melted dark chocolate
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Add all of the nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to a large bowl. Chop the almonds and cashews before adding if you would prefer smaller pieces.
3. In a smaller bowl, mix together ½ cup of honey, 2 Tbsp of coconut oil, 1 Tbsp of peanut butter, 1 Tbsp of maple syrup, and 1 tsp of vanilla.
4. Pour the mixture over the nuts and mix until evenly coated.
5. In a 13x9” pan or cookie sheet add a lining of parchment paper and spray with oil.
6. Press the nut mixture into the pan and distribute evenly. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Then lift out of the pan using the parchment paper and spread 5 Tbsp of melted dark chocolate over the top. Allow to cool in the refrigerator completely.
8. Once the slab has hardened cut it into 14 bars.
9. Store the bars in the refrigerator to ensure they stay together.