Crushed Almonds & Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars

 

Skip the store-bought snack bars and bake a batch of these Crushed Almonds & Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars this week! 🎃 Whole grain oats, real pumpkin purée, warm autumn spices, and a heavy crunch of crushed almonds make these the ultimate grab-and-go fuel for crisp October mornings and weekend hikes. 🍁🥾

Yields: 10 bars |  Prep Time: 15 minutes  |  Cook Time: 25 minutes

What You'll Need

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup crushed California almonds
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper
2. In a bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, almond butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
3. Fold in rolled oats, crushed almonds, and dark chocolate chips until fully combined.
4. Press mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 22–25 mins until edges are golden. Cool completely before slicing into 10 bars!