Description
These Pumpkin Maple Granola Bars are chewy, flavorful, and the perfect fall snack! Made with wholesome oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. They’re easy to customize with nuts or chocolate chips, and come together in just minutes—ideal for busy days or meal prepping! Whether you’re enjoying them with coffee, tea, or on the go, these bars are a healthy, tasty way to embrace autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter (or substitute)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure it’s even.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bars are set and edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- You can freeze these bars for up to three months—just let them thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
