Pumpkin Pie Granola Bar

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree

Directions:

Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 inch pan with baking spray.

In a small bowl, stir together flaxseeds and water. The mixture will start to gel. In a large bowl, stir together all dry ingredients: oats, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, and chocolate chips. Add maple syrup, almond butter [microwave for ~30sec to soften it], and pumpkin to the gelled flaxseed mixture. Stir together well, then fold into dry ingredients until fully combined [the mixture will be thick]. Spoon batter into prepared pan and use the back of a spoon to even out the mixture. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set. Do not overbake, bars will harden a bit as they cool. Cool completely before cutting.

 Recipe courtesy of The Pajama Chef.