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Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars

Rhonda Anderson
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
  • 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven : Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients : In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix well.
  • Prepare Wet Ingredients : In a small saucepan over low heat, combine pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), and almond butter. Stir continuously until smooth and slightly warmed. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combine Mixtures : Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well until every oat and nut is coated. Add optional chocolate chips or dried cranberries at this stage.
  • Press into Pan : Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it firmly and evenly.
  • Bake : Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges turn golden brown.
  • Cool Completely : Remove from oven and let the granola bars cool in the pan. Once cooled, lift from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 12 bars.