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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 21 Comments

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These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.

These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.

I know I know. It’s far from fall and I’m making food with pumpkin in it. But if you’re anything like me, you likely have a can or two of pumpkin in the back of that pantry that’s crying to be used.

These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.

I’ve been really really into chewy granola bars lately, the homemade kind of course. And I can’t believe how easy they are to make without added sugar!! Can you hardly believe it too?

These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.

In other news.. thanks you all for the love this week on my first article featured in MyFitnessPal! I’m so excited to be partnering with them to do more nutrition content in the future, so I’ll be sure to share when my articles go live. If you missed it, 15 Simple Hacks for Eating Less Sugar.

These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.

Happy Friday… hope you all have a great weekend!!

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These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
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These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go to snack. Simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.


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Ingredients

  • 3 large medjool dates, pits removed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 extra ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon course crystal salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 cups “quick cooking” rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons whole golden flaxseed
  • 1/3 cup chopped cashews
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F; line 8X8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In small bowl, cover medjool dates with water; place in microwave for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour softened dates into bowl and smash with a fork.
  4. Mash in the banana and pumpkin puree to form a paste.
  5. Stir in peanut butter, sea salt and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Stir in oats, coconut flakes and flaxseed to combine.
  7. Fold in cashews and chocolate chips.
  8. Pour mixture into pan and press down on mixture to form to pan.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes; allow to cool. Slice into 16 squares once cooled.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 159
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    January 16, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    I love how easy these are to throw together. Bananas and dates are such a great source of natural sugar. Pinning now!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      January 17, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Thanks for pinning!!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    January 16, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    If I wanted to leave out the coconut would I need to replace it with something else ? Thanks! I’m always looking for yummy snacks that are kid friendly and I think my 4 will like this.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      January 16, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      YEP! Add 1/2 cup oats instead of coconut. Will work great!

      Reply
  3. Caitlin says

    January 16, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I am so making these for next week’s snacks for school/work. They look delicious!
    Great article on lowering sugar consumption too. I am actually back in school pursuing my RD certification. My first degree was psychology, then I pursued my christian yoga teacher certification (RYT, YYT). I just want to be able to help people more wholistically. I did not spell that wrong, lol. I hope to better come alongside and help the whole of a person, not just one facet of their lives – to empower people to find peace with themselves (their minds, bodies, and spirits), along with their relationships with others and food. While perfection won’t be achieve this side of Heaven, we can continue our pursuit of holy sanctification each and every moment – through each choice we make and each thought we choose to follow. Well I went off on a tangent, but that’s what happens when you follow the passions God places on your heart.
    I can tell you are following your passion too, and its exciting to be a part of! Thanks for sharing it with us here. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      January 17, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Caitlin, I didn’t know that you were in school for your RD!! That is fantastic, and I love your background in counseling and Christian yoga… you are going to do wonderful things with helping people “wholistically” (i love that btw) because you’ll be able to come from such a unique and treasured place. I’m excited for you. Honestly, it’s tough to touch relationship with food if you don’t have a background in psychology and I personally I love it when clients I’m working with are believers and allow us to touch an even deeper level with where they are in the relationship with food.. since we know that is only a symptom/side effect of a bigger story and purpose. Thanks so much for coming over here to my little corner of the web, and sharing your heart! I always love to hear your thoughts.

      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    January 16, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Ah! Want to send me some 😉

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      January 17, 2015 at 11:35 am

      chaa yeah! anytime sista.

      Reply
  5. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    January 16, 2015 at 10:46 am

    These are my jam! Can’t wait to make them 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      January 17, 2015 at 11:35 am

      🙂 Happiness.

      Reply

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