If you're looking for a snack that satisfies your sweet tooth and is packed with wholesome ingredients, these chocolaty pumpkin granola bars are about to become your new favorite go-to! Whether you're enjoying one for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this vegan-friendly treat is both nutritious and delicious.
Chocolaty Pumpkin Granola Bars — makes 12 servings
Ingredients:
• 2 chia “eggs” (see directions)
• 1 can (15-ounces) of pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon of canola oil or melted coconut oil
• ½ cup of brown sugar or ¼ cup of natural brown sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 ½ cups of rolled oats
• ¾ cup of whole grain flour
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• ½ cup of chopped carob chips or dark chocolate chips (non-vegan)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- For chia eggs: Grind 2 Tbsp chia seeds in blender for 30 seconds, then mix with 6 Tbsp water. Let sit for 5 minutes and stir.
- Mix together pumpkin puree, chia eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
- In separate large bowl, mix oats, flour, and cinnamon. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Add batter to lightly-oiled rectangular baking dish. Bake on bottom rack for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and cut into bars.
- Handy Hint: Carob is a great vegan chocolate alternative. If you’re not into a chocolaty flavor, try golden raisins, chopped walnuts or dates, or butterscotch chips.
Nutritional Information (1 bar):
Calories: 145
Fat: 4g
Saturated fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.3g
Cholesterol: omg
Sodium: 22mg
Carbs: 25g
Protein: 4g
Fiber: 5g
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