If you’ve never made homemade granola bars, this recipe for pumpkin granola bars is a great place to start. In no time, you have a delicious breakfast or snack that is perfect for eating on-the-go.

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Pumpkin Granola Bars

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Servings

bars

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups quick oats
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Servings bars Ingredients 3 1/4 cups quick oats 1/4 cup walnuts chopped 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup) 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line an 8 by 8 pan with partchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, walnuts, spices and salt. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, honey/maple syrup, applesauce and vanilla until smooth.
5. Pour over oats and stir to combine. Mix in chocolate chips.
6. Evenly press the mixture into the pan.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.