These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are my go-to snack: simple whole foods, no added sugar, and homemade.
I know it’s not autumn, but pumpkin keeps well in the pantry and it’s perfect for these bars. If you have a can of pumpkin tucked away, these chewy granola bars are a great way to use it.
I’ve been loving homemade chewy granola bars lately. They’re surprisingly easy to make and you can do it without adding sugar, while still keeping great texture and flavor.
Also — thank you for the support on my feature with MyFitnessPal this week. I’m excited to share more nutrition content through that partnership. If you missed my first piece, it was “15 Simple Hacks for Eating Less Sugar.”
Happy Friday — enjoy the weekend, and happy baking!
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars
- Author: Kristina LaRue
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
Description
These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chewy Granola Bars are a simple, wholesome snack made from whole-food ingredients and no added sugar. They’re chewy, satisfying, and easy to make at home.
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Ingredients
- 3 large medjool dates, pits removed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 extra ripe banana
- 1/2 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse crystal salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons whole golden flaxseed
- 1/3 cup chopped cashews
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Place the medjool dates in a small bowl and cover with the water; microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
- Transfer the softened dates to a bowl and mash them with a fork until broken down.
- Add the ripe banana and pumpkin puree, mashing until you have a smooth paste.
- Stir in the peanut butter, sea salt, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
- Mix in the oats, coconut flakes, and flaxseed so everything is evenly distributed.
- Fold in the chopped cashews and mini chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, then let cool completely. Once cooled, slice into 16 bars.
Nutrition
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g