Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Granola Bars
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 cups old fashioned oats1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup pumpkin puree1/4 cup applesauce cup1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)1 1/2 oz walnuts, chopped1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
In a large bowl, mix oats, spices, salt, and wheat germ (if using), together. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, pumpkin, applesauce, and maple syrup until smooth.
Pour over oats and stir well, until all of the oats are moist. Stir in chocolate, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
Evenly press oat mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. The pumpkin and applesauce add a lot of moisture to the bars so bake them until they are golden and set or they will be too soft.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Remove from pan and cool completely.
The pumpkin keeps the bars very moist for several days if kept sealed in an airtight container and refrigerated.
Serving Size: Makes 12 big bars
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BTVMADS.
In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, pumpkin, applesauce, and maple syrup until smooth.
Pour over oats and stir well, until all of the oats are moist. Stir in chocolate, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
Evenly press oat mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. The pumpkin and applesauce add a lot of moisture to the bars so bake them until they are golden and set or they will be too soft.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Remove from pan and cool completely.
The pumpkin keeps the bars very moist for several days if kept sealed in an airtight container and refrigerated.
Serving Size: Makes 12 big bars
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BTVMADS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 178.3
- Total Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 48.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
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