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Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Granola Bars

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These easy no-bake pumpkin granola bars are a chewy, flavorful autumn snack made with simple pantry staples, perfect for quick and wholesome snacking without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) creamy almond or peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy bar removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully blended, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Add rolled oats to the wet mixture. Fold everything together until the oats are evenly coated, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. If using, stir in mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan using the back of a spoon or lightly wet hands.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
  8. Once set, lift the mixture out using the parchment overhang and cut into 10-12 bars. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.

Notes

Use creamy nut butter for best binding; avoid chunky varieties. Chilling is essential for chewy texture. Press mixture firmly into pan to prevent crumbly bars. If bars are too sticky when cutting, chill longer. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries add texture and flavor.

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