Soft and chewy Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Granola Bars filled with texture and fall flavours – Pumpkin puree, warm spices, California raisins, & toasted oats.
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It’s that time of year when we add pumpkin spice to ALL the things and these granola bars are no exception! They’re the perfect fall-inspired snack and filled with one of my favourite ingredients, raisins. From sweet to savoury, breakfast to dinner, California Raisins are a perfect addition to any dish! When baked, the raisins have a soft texture and add natural sweetness to the granola bars.
Delicious and healthy, these bars are the perfect way to indulge my sweet tooth without throwing nutrition completely out the window… Perfect as an after-school snack for the kiddos and a great energy boost for all those Fall hikes we’re taking!
A few notes on the Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Granola Bars…
To toast or not to toast? This step is optional, but I believe toasting your oats makes the granola bars far tastier! I bake the dry oats in the oven on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Choice of sweetener: California Raisins bring natural, sun-dried sweetness, while sweetened condensed milk serves as a binder. Unlike the typical honey and maple syrup varieties, sweetened condensed milk is a great option that adds calcium and protein to the bars.
Dried fruit, nuts & seeds swaps: I added raisins, pumpkin seeds and slivered almonds to the recipe. You can always make a few simple swaps of ingredients for an allergy-friendly version. Hemp seeds and chia seeds are great options and they’ll add a nutritious boost as well.
Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Granola Bars
Soft and chewy Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Granola Bars filled with texture and fall flavours – Pumpkin puree, warm spices, California raisins, & toasted oats.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
2 cups old fashioned large flake oats
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (300ml) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup California raisins
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F. On a parchment-lined metal baking sheet, bake oats for 20 minutes until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Set aside.
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
Add toasted oats, California raisins, pumpkin seeds and slivered almonds and mix until well combined.
Add oat mixture to the baking dish and press down firmly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden.
Let cool completely before removing from pan and slicing bars.
Notes
Store in an air-tight container refrigerated for up to a week or freezer for up to a month.
Bon Appétit!
Please let me know how the Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Granola Bars turn out in the comments! I can’t wait to hear from you.
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Looking for more fall-inspired dessert recipes? Check out my Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting.
