Seed Bars

Making healthy Seed Bars at home is a great way to enjoy a nutritious snack that is made with simple ingredients, and is perfect for busy days when you need a quick boost of energy!

Course Slice, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword seeds

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings bars

Calories 165kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut, or finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup pumpkin (pepita) seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup hemp seeds
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp fine salt, or Kosher salt
1/2 cup honey

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 160ºC (320ºF). Line a square tin measuring 9-inch x 9-inch (22cm x 22cm) with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except the honey. Coconut, pumpkin, sunflower, hemp and chia seeds, cinnamon and salt. Mix until well combined.
In a small saucepan, add honey and place on the stovetop over low-medium heat.
Warm honey through until it's thinner in consistency and just warm to the touch. Do not let it bubble or steam.
Pour warmed honey into the seed mixture and mix until well combined with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Transfer mixture into the lined tin and press it in firmly until it's even on top, I like to press the top down with a rubber spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the tin.
Remove from tin and slice into long bars or smaller rectangles/squares.

Notes

Press firmly: After you've mixed everything together, press the mixture firmly into the tin to ensure that the bars stick together and don't crumble.

Cut with a sharp knife: When cutting the bars into individual portions, use a sharp knife to prevent the bars from crumbling.

Store your seed bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Freeze seed bars by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

Thaw the seed bars by simply removing them from the freezer and letting them sit at room temperature for a few hours until they're fully thawed.

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