Pumpkin Coconut Oatmeal Bars photo
Pumpkin Coconut Oatmeal Bars
photo by recipe author

Servings: 24 bars
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 4 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 5 cups old fashioned/rolled oats (not the quick cooking kind)
  • 3/4 cup milk soured with 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup real (grade A or B) maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 3/4 cup dates, raisins, dried cranberries or any other dried fruit you wish (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts (unsalted)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9?x13? glass baking dish by lightly coating with coconut oil.

2. Add all ingredients together and mix well. Press into baking dish.

3. Bake for 40 – 45minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool. Cut into squares.

Recipe submitted by Kristen, Mattapoisett, MA

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