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Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars

September 2, 2016 by Rachael 8 Comments

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Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars: The perfect gluten free fall snack!Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars (Gluten Free!)

Recently both of the grocery stores I frequent were all out canned pumpkin, for over two weeks! It was a problem. I could see September drawing near and was itching to start testing a new recipe for Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars, but I was missing the critical ingredient. Fortunately, pumpkin is now back on the shelves and all is right in my world, just in time for September!

Because of course, now that it’s September, it’s officially time for all things pumpkin. And we might as well just pretend that it’s already fall. Everyone else is doing it. Fall decor, and flavors, are everywhere! So why not add a little fall flavor to your next snack time?

Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars: The perfect gluten free fall snack!

I love making homemade granola bars as a quick, sweet snack. Making my own allows me to know exactly what is in the food I’m eating, and I can easily make them gluten free by using gluten free oats. So much cheaper than buying bars labeled “gluten free” in the store! And of course, with fall in view, I had to make my latest batch of granola bars fall themed. I gave a bar to Gary to test taste, and his feedback was “It tastes like fall.” These bars didn’t last long in our house.

This recipe also has endless possibilities. Customize it to suit your tastes! Some ideas to try:

  • Throw a handful of dried cranberries in.
  • Swap the pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds, or throw in chopped walnuts or pecans instead.
  • Want to make them vegan? Sub coconut oil or vegan butter for the unsalted butter.
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4 from 1 vote

Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars

Servings 16 bars

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds or sub chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds or sub sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 3 TBS unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine oats, almonds and seeds and spread on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for ten minutes at 350°F, then place in large bowl. (Optional- Skip this step if pressed for time)
  • Reduce heat to 300°F.
  • Line a 8x12 dish with parchment paper.
  • Combine vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, salt, honey, brown sugar and butter in a medium sauce pan.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  • Once boiling, stir constantly for one to two minutes, until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Pour over oat and nut mixture, stirring until well combined.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree.
  • Spread in 8x12 dish and press into a smooth, even layer.
  • Bake at 300°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Allow to cool, then cut into 16 pieces and enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars: The perfect gluten free fall snack!

 

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Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: Breakfast, dessert, fall, gluten free, pumpkin recipe, seasonal, snack, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Lorrie

    September 8, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Hi, I found your post from TaDa Thursday. I love anything that has to do wth pumpkin. I will have to give these a try!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoRachael

      September 8, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      I have a soft spot for pumpkin too! Hope you enjoy them. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marie

    September 9, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    These look so delicious! I love granola bars as a quick and tasty snack. Love it!

    Reply
  3. debbie

    September 12, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    I love having a foodie in our midst at TaDa! Thursdays. These look like they would be really tasty! Can’t wait to share and hope that one of my friends will make me some 🙂

    Reply
    • Avatar photoRachael

      September 13, 2016 at 9:54 am

      Lol, hopefully your friends will! We love them!

      Reply
  4. Marjan

    September 13, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    These sound absolutely delicious! I am not a fan of pumpkin pie, but love the pumpkin spices, so I might just give these a try.

    Reply
  5. Leanna

    October 12, 2016 at 11:04 am

    4 stars
    These look delicious. So much better than the hard chemical laden commercial offerings.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoRachael

      October 13, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Yes! One of my favorite things about homemade items is being able to cut out artificial ingredients!

      Reply

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