Nut and Seed Bars Recipe

Nut and Seed Bars Recipe

By: Christine Glaser, C.A.

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Looking for a nourishing snack that travels well and supports glowing skin?

These nut and seed bars are a crunchy, satisfying way to fuel your day—whether you’re at work, hiking a trail, or packing lunches for the kids.


🌰 Almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds are packed with skin-nourishing nutrients like vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and healthy fats that help reduce inflammation, protect skin cells, and support repair from the inside out.


🥥 Coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids that moisturize the skin from within and support gut health (which plays a direct role in skin clarity).


🍯 Local raw honey offers natural sweetness, along with antibacterial, antioxidant, and prebiotic properties that benefit your whole system—skin included.


This is the kind of snack that proves simple, real ingredients can work beautifully with your skincare goals.

Prep time

5 min

Cook time

40 min

Servings

8 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted almonds (divided)

  • ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds

  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 Tbsp local raw honey (or sub organic maple syrup for vegan option)

  • 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil

  • Avocado oil spray or neutral oil for greasing

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Directions

1️⃣ Prep Your Pan

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with avocado oil or brush with coconut oil.

2️⃣ Chop & Mix

  • Roughly chop ½ cup of the almonds.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped and whole almonds with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, salt, and cinnamon.

3️⃣ Bind & Flavor

  • Stir in vanilla, melted coconut oil, and honey.
  • Mix well until everything is evenly coated and sticky.

4️⃣ Press & Bake

  • Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan.
  • Press down firmly with a spatula to create a compact, even layer.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

5️⃣ Cool & Slice

  • Place the pan on a cooling rack.
  • Press down again gently with the back of a spoon while still warm.
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing into 8 even bars.

6️⃣ Store Smart

  • Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for longer shelf life.
  • Place parchment between bars to prevent sticking.

Serving Ideas & Customization

⛺ Perfect for camping trips, road trips, or boat days—ditch the chips and reach for something that actually fuels you.


🎒 Toss into lunchboxes or work bags for a clean energy boost without the sugar crash.


🍫 Add mini dark chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flair and skin-loving polyphenols.


🥜 Sub in chopped cashews, pecans, or hemp seeds based on what you have on hand.

Why Your Skin Will Love This Snack

This bar delivers a concentrated hit of skin nutrition in every bite.


The healthy fats and vitamin E in nuts and seeds deeply support the skin barrier, while trace minerals like zinc and selenium help repair and protect skin tissue. Coconut oil and honey both nurture a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a direct role in clearer, more resilient skin.


No fillers, no weird oils, no mystery sweeteners—just honest, whole ingredients that love your skin back.


Snack happy, glow naturally. ✨

Christine Glaser, C.A.

Christine is a certified aromatherapist, essential oil specialist, and organic skin care formulator. She loves empowering others with tools to make healthy changes and understand where natural options can be woven into the fabric of everyday routines.