Description
These Pumpkin Granola Bars are simple to make and only require a handful of ingredients. They are made with wholesome ingredients like whole grain oats, honey and pumpkin puree. These granola bars are fully customizable – feel free to add applesauce or mashed banana in place of the pumpkin puree for a different flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure some of the parchment paper hangs over the edge.
2. Add oats to a ¼ sheet rimmed baking pan. Toast oats in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 300F.
4. In a small saucepan, add coconut oil, maple syrup, honey and pumpkin puree. Cook over medium heat on the stovetop until the coconut oil is melted and all ingredients are combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes.
5. Add in the oats, cereal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Stir to combine. Add in the chocolate chips (reserving a handful for on top of the bars) and pecans. The chocolate will most likely melt, but that’s okay. This will also help to hold the bars together.
6. Scoop mixture into prepared 8×8 baking pan. Firmly press the mixture down into the pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake in 300F preheated oven for 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then place in refrigerator to chill for 1 ½ hours.
8. When ready to serve, remove bars from the pan, using the parchment paper handles to lift the bars out. Cut the bars into desired size on cutting board. I cut my bars in half horizontally, then cut into 12 roughly equal size bars.
Notes
- Storage – I recommend storing these in the refrigerator as it helps them hold together better. You can store in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks, or store in the freezer, in a freezer safe container, for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stove Top/Oven
- Cuisine: American