Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Seeds

Ingredients for Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Seeds

• Nonstick vegetable cooking spray

• 190g dried fruit (cherries, raisins, currants, cranberries, and/or blueberries), divided

• 160ml honey

• 120ml creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 140g old-fashioned oats, divided

• 45g raw pumpkin seeds

• 70g raw sesame seeds

• 45g raw sunflower seeds

• 45g unsweetened coconut flakes

Preheat oven to 163°C. Lightly coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides; spray parchment.

Pulse 180ml fruit and 120ml hot water in a food processor until smooth and incorporated, 3–4 minutes. Add honey, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 45g oats and pulse until well combined, 30–45 seconds. Add pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and remaining 90g oats and 45g fruit. Pulse until just combined, about 15 seconds.

Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing down until completely even. Bake granola until darkened, firm around the edges, and the centre gives just slightly when pressed, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Remove granola using parchment overhang, then cut into 20 bars with a serrated knife.

Granola can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.