Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan (8×8-inch or similar size) with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated and the mixture is sticky.

Press into the Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon to ensure the mixture is compact.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bars are golden brown and set around the edges.

Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.