1/4 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened, your choice
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, shelled
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x9 baking pan
with foil allowing for 1 inch overhang on the
sides of the pan. Spray foil with non-stick
cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, pumpkin pie
spice, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar,
pumpkin puree, applesauce, honey, and vanilla until
smooth. Pour over oats and stir until oats are
moistened. Stir in cranberries, white chocolate
chips, pecans and pumpkin seeds.
4. Evenly press oat mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Be
sure not to underbake. Remove to a cooling rack to
cool completely.
5. Use a sharp knife or circular cookie cutter
(see note below) to cut into bars.
- I used a round biscuit cutter to cut my granola
bars into fun, circular shapes.
- The pumpkin puree adds moisture to the recipe,
so you definitely want to make sure you bake the
bars long enough so they'll hold their shape.
- This recipe is easily adapted to suite your
taste - get creative with different nuts,
chocolates, and dried fruits.
Serving
Suggestions
1 bar
Originally Submitted
9/22/2012
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