Fruit and Seed Bars
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These chewy fruit and seed bars are an excellent addition to your weekly snack rotation. Combining a nutritious blend of oats, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds with the natural sweetness of honey and dried fruits, they offer a satisfying texture that is far superior to shop-bought alternatives. Using sunflower butter keeps this recipe naturally nut-free, making it a versatile option for lunchboxes or a quick breakfast on the go.
This vegetarian recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just one food processor and a short time in the oven. You can easily customise the flavour by varying the dried fruit, using anything from tart cranberries to sweet raisins or currants. Packaged with fibre and natural fats, these homemade bars provide a steady energy release to keep you fuelled throughout a busy afternoon.
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Ingredients for Fruit and Seed Bars
90g old fashioned oats
45g raw pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas)
70g raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
140g dried fruit (blueberries, raisins, currants, cranberries and/or cherries)
120ml unsweetened coconut flakes
80ml honey
120ml sunflower butter
How to make Fruit and Seed Bars
Back to contentsPreheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a food processor, pulse the first 6 ingredients until finely chopped (it's ok if there are few coarsely chopped pieces).
Add the honey and sunflower and pulse until starting to combine.
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 9 inch pan, greased then line with parchment and press down into the pan until completely even.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Let the bars completely cool before cutting with a serrated knife into bars.
Serve.
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.
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28 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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