Description

These Pumpkin Banana Oat Granola Bars are a wholesome and delicious snack, combining the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and chewy oats. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a nutritious snack, these bars are easy to make, naturally sweetened, and packed with fiber and flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients

1 cup overripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
1/4 cup peanut butter*
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup pumpkin puree

Add-ins

1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (177˚C). Line an 8×11 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides to make removal easier.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the oats, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Using the paddle attachment or a large spoon, mix in the mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, coconut oil, pumpkin puree, and raisins. Continue mixing until the ingredients are thoroughly combined into a sticky mixture.
Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to press and flatten the mixture firmly and evenly, ensuring the bars will hold together well.
Bake: Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture is golden brown and set.
Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. For best results, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars or squares to ensure they hold their shape.

Notes

Peanut butter can be substituted with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free options.
Use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly recipe instead of honey.
Make sure bananas are very ripe for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
These bars are great for a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout energy boost.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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