Healthy Nut Bars

Line a square or rectangular baking pan (8x8 inches or similar) with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Spread the almonds, cashews, and walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool a bit.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and dried cranberries.

In a small saucepan, heat the honey and peanut butter over medium heat, stirring until smooth and well combined. Add in the vanilla extract and salt.

Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the nuts and seeds. Stir everything together until fully coated.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a spatula or your hands (lightly greased), press the mixture firmly into an even layer.

Place the pan in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours to set, or in the freezer for 30 minutes if you're in a hurry.

Once set, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cut the mixture into bars or squares.

Melt the dark chocolate chips and drizzle over the bars. Allow the chocolate to set before storing.