The useful part
How to prep it
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment.
- 2
Warm the seed butter, maple syrup, applesauce, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan until smooth.
- 3
Stir the oats, cranberries, and sunflower seeds into the warm mixture. Press firmly into the dish.
- 4
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are browned. Cool completely before cutting into eight bars.
Work with what you have
Easy substitutions
Use the closest swap that fits what you have and how you plan to pack it.
sunflower seed butter
peanut or almond butter
dried cranberries
raisins or chopped dried apricots
Make the next meal easier
Leftover plan
Leftover plan
Break an extra bar over yogurt or pack it beside fruit when you need a smaller breakfast.
Storage
Cool portions before sealing. Refrigerate what you will eat within 3 days and freeze the rest in dated containers.
Reheat
Serve at room temperature. Thaw frozen bars overnight or for a few hours in the refrigerator.
Food safety guidance
For cooling, storing, and reheating details, use the USDA references below.