Raisin, Date, and Walnut Bars

  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
Ingredients2 cups rolled oats, (not quick-cooking)1/2 cup whole-wheat flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup peanut butter2 tbsp oil2 tbsp light brown sugar1/4 pumpkin, canned1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 cup dates, chopped1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1.Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.Whisk oats, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat peanut butter and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add brown sugar; continue beating until well combined. Beat in pumpkin, then vanilla. Stir in the oat mixture with a wooden spoon until just moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
3. press evenly onto 8x8 baking sheet until edges turn golden brown. Cut into 16 bars.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZEE1021.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 163.0
  • Total Fat: 7.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
  • Sodium: 223.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 10.4 g

Member Reviews
  • DONNAC228
    Is that 1/4 CUP of pumpkin, you didn't specify. And what are the baking sheets for? And I assume you add the dates and raisins when you add the walnuts. - 2/28/11