Healthy Pumpkin Granola Bars with Hemp Seeds

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Healthy Pumpkin Granola Bars with Hemp Seeds

These homemade pumpkin granola hemp bars are loaded up with hempseeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. With protein,healthy fats, and antioxidants, these make for a great and satisfying vegan andgluten-free snack. Ready in less than 30 minutes, they’re perfect for days on-the-go, kids lunchboxes, after a workout, and more!

4.82 from 16 ratings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/8 tsp tsp sea salt plus some for topping
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup + 1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips I used Enjoy Life to keep them vegan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Grease 8x8 pan or line with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, seeds, salt, spices, almond butter, pumpkin, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips last.
Transfer dough to baking pan and spread evenly over the pan. Press down firmly so it is flat.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges turn brown.
Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before cutting into bars. These will harden slightly upon cooling.
Top with sea salt and enjoy!