Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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  • Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups old fashioned oats1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp. salt3/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup pumpkin puree1/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup honey1 tsp. vanilla extract3/4 cup chocolate chips1/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put a long piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan, letting the parchment extend up two sides of the pan and overhang slightly on both ends.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, spices, and salt together. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture over oats and stir well, until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and cranberries.
4. Place the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a small piece of parchment paper, press mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then cut into squares and serve.


Serving Size: 12-15 bars

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARYBRANHAM1.

Servings Per Recipe: 15
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 170.8
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
  • Sodium: 88.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

Member Reviews
  • MEGTHISTLE
    these are great for breakfasts on the go and snacks after school! - 3/21/12