Oh, yum

I've devised the most amazing recipe for my very favorite granola bar. I have some in the oven right now. Mmmmmm. I got the idea from this blog and tweaked it to my taste a bit. I have two versions. A healthy version, that tastes terrific, and a I'm-nursing-and-HUNGRY slightly less healthy one, that tastes ah-maz-ing. I'll share both, and it's your call which you try.

Healthy Pumpkin Granola Bars

2 C Rolled Oats

1 C Whole Wheat Flour

3/4 C Pumpkin Puree

1 Egg

1/2 C Ground Flax Seed

1/4 C Honey

2 T Brown Sugar

1 t Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 t Cinnamon

1 T grated orange rind

2 t Vanilla

Mix it all together and pat down in a jelly-roll pan. I use my pampered chef stoneware, which is smaller, but makes thick and chewy bars. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Let cool, and cut into bars. Eat a bunch.

 

Melt in Your Mouth Coconut Pumpkin Granola Bars

2 C Rolled Oats

3/4 C Pumpkin Puree

1 Egg

3/4 C shredded coconut

1/4 C butter (room temp)

1/4 C Ground Flax Seed

2 T Brown Sugar

1 t Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 t Cinnamon

1 T grated orange rind

2 t Vanilla

1/4 C Honey

Same directions as above. Hide from kids and husband so you can eat them all!