Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars

Pumpkin Pie flavored Granola Bars

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 cups rolled oats
• 1  teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk together the oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, pumpkin, applesauce and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the oats and mix with a wooden spoon.
5. Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
6. Pour and evenly press the mixture into a coated 8 x 8 pan.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.