Pumpkin Almond Chocolate Granola Bars Gluten Free

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These perfectly moist and chewy granola bars make a wonderful road trip snack, or pack into a school lunch box for a delightful & healthy homemade treat. From strands of my life. Note: these bars are gluten-free, if you skip the optional wheat germ.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f / 180c butter a 10 by 10 baking pan and line with baking paper.

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In a large bowl , mix oats , spices , dried fruit , almonds , seeds , choc chips , wheatgerm , and salt together.

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Set aside.

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

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

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Evenly press oat mixture into prepared pan.

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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

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Cool for 15 minutes.

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Remove from the pan by lifting the parchment paper.

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Using a sharp knife , cut into bars.

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Ingredients

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old fashioned oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, slivered almonds, wheat germ, dried fruit, seeds, pumpkin puree, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, chocolate chips