American Spiced Apple & Walnut‑Free Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten‑free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a small baking pan with parchment.

2. 2

   In a bowl combine oats, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   Warm maple syrup with olive oil until fluid, then pour over dry mix and stir to coat.

4. 4

   Press mixture firmly into the pan and bake 15‑18 minutes until edges turn golden.

5. 5

   Cool completely, cut into 4 bars, and serve.