Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars Recipes

PUMPKIN SPICE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray an 8x12-inch baking sheet with vegetable spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Spread the Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (2 cup) and Pecans (1 1/2 cup) in an even layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, stir together the Ground Cinnamon (1 teaspoon), Ground Ginger (1/4 teaspoon), Ground Nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon), Ground Allspice (1/8 teaspoon), Ground Cloves (1/8 teaspoon), and Kosher Salt (1/4 teaspoon). Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the Butter (3 tablespoon), Honey (1/2 cup) and Brown Sugar (1/4 cup), stirring constantly until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon) and the spice mixture and set aside.
• Transfer the oats and pecans to a large bowl. Add the Wheat Germ (1/2 cup), Pepitas (3/4 cup) and Golden Raisins (1 cup) and toss to combine. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated.
• Pour the granola mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly and firmly into the pan. Bake the granola for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. This will take 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove from the pan and cut into bars or squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

PUMPKIN SPICE GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, pecans, almonds and sunflower kernels; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the oil, honey, water, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 300° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

PUMPKIN SPICE BARS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves; add to pumpkin mixture just until combined. Stir in cranberries., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting.