Gluten-Free Pumpkin Date Bars

These delicious pumpkin date bars are gluten free! They are a good source of protein and a great snack for work, school, and more!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ⅔ cup water
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup ground flax seeds
• 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup chopped, pitted dates
• ½ cup coarsely chopped gluten-free pretzels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Gently mix oats, dates, hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, cranberries, pretzels, and chia seeds in a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix water and flax seeds together in a small bowl. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Mix pumpkin puree, bananas, and honey together in a medium bowl. Gently mix into the oat mixture until soft and evenly combined. Spread onto the cookie sheet in an even 1/2-inch layer.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until browned but still slightly gooey, 25 to 33 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.