Pumpkin Granola Bars Recipe
These Homemade Pumpkin Granola bars are packed with flavor and fresh, simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. They are also a lot healthier than store-bought granola bars, so they’re better for your family. And you might be surprised to learn how easy - and cheap! - it is to make your own granola bars. Great for breakfast or the perfect fall snack to satisfy any pumpkin craving.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk or stir the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, honey and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to press the mixture in a single layer, making sure to pack in the corners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown. Let cool and lift the parchment paper from the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into 3x1-inch strips.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Make sure you get the 100% pure pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie filling which already has spices and sweetener added.
- Sub agave nectar or maple syrup for the honey.
- Use the add-ins of your choice to personalize the bars to your family’s tastes.
- Check the ingredients label if you require certified gluten free ingredients.