Snack

Chocolaty pumpkin granola bars

Enjoy this sweet and seasonal vegan treat on your next autumn hike.

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

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