Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Spray an 8 by 8 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl , whisk oats , spices , and salt together.

Set aside.

In a medium bowl , whisk brown sugar , pumpkin , applesauce , honey , and vanilla extract until smooth.

Pour over oats and stir well , until all of the oats are moist.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Evenly press oat mixture into prepared pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

The pumpkin keeps the bars moist , so make sure they are golden and set-you dont want them to be under baked.

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

Using a sharp knife , cut into bars.

Remove from pan and let cool completely.

old fashioned oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, chocolate chips