GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN DATE BARS

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These delicious pumpkin date bars are gluten free! They are a good source of protein and a great snack for work, school, and more!

Provided by Aubrey Velin

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup chopped, pitted dates
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
½ cup chopped almonds
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup coarsely chopped gluten-free pretzels
3 tablespoons chia seeds
⅔ cup water
½ cup ground flax seeds
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently mix oats, dates, hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, cranberries, pretzels, and chia seeds in a large bowl.
  • Mix water and flax seeds together in a small bowl. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, bananas, and honey together in a medium bowl. Gently mix into the oat mixture until soft and evenly combined. Spread onto the cookie sheet in an even 1/2-inch layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned but still slightly gooey, 25 to 33 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 86 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

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