Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Delight your taste buds with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, the perfect snack for cozy fall mornings or on-the-go fuel year-round! Bursting with seasonal flavors from real pumpkin puree, warm cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, these chewy, wholesome bars are naturally sweetened with honey and studded with melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe is also customizable, inviting you to toss in chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or raisins for a fun twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make bars strike the perfect balance between nutritious and indulgent, thanks to the hearty rolled oats and creamy almond butter. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or craving a healthier treat, these granola bars are sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 0.33 cup honey
- 0.25 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Add the rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir until the oats are evenly coated.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries or raisins (if using).
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to press it down firmly and evenly into the dish.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the middle is set.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the granola bars cool completely in the pan. This will help them firm up.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 even rectangles or squares.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.4 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.4 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.4 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2300 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
