Baked Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars
- Author: juli
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons ground chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- Place pecans and walnuts in a food processor and pulse to break down into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, use a spatula to mix together the pulsed pecans and walnuts with coconut, cashew butter, maple syrup, pumpkin, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and egg. Once combined, fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Press batter into baking dish and spread evenly throughout. Place in oven to bake for 20-25 minutes, until the middle is cooked through and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan.
- Melt the remaining mini chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler then use a spoon to scoop the chocolate and wave the spoon back and forth to spread the chocolate on top of the bars. Slice into 8 bars. Store in refrigerator.