Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent chocolaty pumpkin granola bars that are not only delicious but also made with wholesome ingredients. Whether you need a quick breakfast on the go or a mid-afternoon snack, these vegan-friendly bars will soon become a staple in your kitchen.
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: 0mg
- Sodium: 22mg
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 5g
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