No-Bake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (DF,GF)

By Kathy C.

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup nut or seed butter of choice (sunflower seed butter - nut-free option, almond butter, cashew butter, etc.)
• 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (substitute pepitas or sunflower seed for nut-free)
• 1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from therealfoodrds.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food process or blender, combine the oats, pumpkin puree, nut or seed butter, syrup, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. Process on low for a few seconds. Scrap sides as needed. Process just until mixed well (note: some of the oats will remain whole).
2. Transfer mixture to bowl. Fold in pecans and chocolate chips.
3. Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment.
4. Transfer mixture to loaf pan, spread out and press down firmly (very firmly - this is important).
5. Place in freezer for 30 minutes before slicing into 8 bars or 10 squares.
6. Bars hold up best if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 220 Fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 28g Sugar: 9g Sodium: 25mg Fiber: 5g Protein: 6g

https://therealfoodrds.com/no-bake-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-granola-bars/