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Healthy Pumpkin Seed and Cranberry Bars

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Chewy, crunchy, and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, these healthy snack bars are gluten-free, vegan, and nutritious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted (about 10-12))
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup nut or seed butter (almond, sunflower, or cashew)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas, raw or lightly toasted)

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Blend dates, maple syrup, nut/seed butter, and vanilla until smooth in a food processor.
  4. Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until combined but still textured.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and stir in cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
  6. Press mixture evenly into pan and chill for 1 hour.
  7. Remove from the pan, slice into bars, and store in an airtight container.

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Notes

  • These bars can be made nut-free by using sunflower seed butter.
  • You can swap cranberries for raisins, chopped apricots, or dried cherries.
  • For extra crunch, add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds or hemp hearts.

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