Description
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
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F; line 8X8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In small bowl, cover medjool dates with water; place in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Pour softened dates into bowl and smash with a fork.
- Mash in the banana and pumpkin puree to form a paste.
- Stir in peanut butter, sea salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- Stir in oats, coconut flakes and flaxseed to combine.
- Fold in cashews and chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into pan and press down on mixture to form to pan.
- 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