Chocolaty Pumpkin Granola Bars

Enjoy this sweet and seasonal vegan treat

Chocolaty Pumpkin Granola Bars
Serving Size
1 bar
Servings
12
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes

Ingredients

2
chia "eggs" (see directions)
1 can (15 oz)
pumpkin puree
1 Tbsp
canola oil or melted coconut oil
1/2 cup
brown sugar or 1/4 cup natural brown sugar substitute
1 tsp
vanilla
1 and 1/2 cups
rolled oats
3/4 cup
whole grain flour
2 tsp
cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped
carob chips or dark chocolate chips (non-vegan)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix together pumpkin puree, chia eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  4. In separate large bowl, mix oats, flour, and cinnamon. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Add batter to lightly-oiled rectangular baking dish. Bake on bottom rack for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and cut into bars.
  6. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 145
Fat 4 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 22 mg
Carbs 25 g
Protein 4 g
Fiber 5 g
Jackie Gentilesco