Look – I used a photo prop! It may be the one and only time I do, so please, look again….
I like to have bars on hand to grab when I’m running out the door. Or just have the munchies. Both of which happen quite often. I combined a few recipes to come up with these and they’ve been a constant presence in my kitchen for a few weeks. I wish I could say they don’t leave crumbs in your car, but, well, that would be a lie. 
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bars
- 3 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 1/4 c water
- 2 c dry rolled oats
- 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 c sugar
- 1/3 c chocolate chips
- 1/4 c maple syrup
- 1/4 c almond butter
- 1/3 c pumpkin puree (could use applesauce)
1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Mix flaxseeds and water in a small bowl, set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients (oats-chocolate chips) in a large bowl.
4. Mix wet ingredients in a small bowl (maple syrup – pumpkin). Stir in flax/water mixture.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well.
6. Pour into a greased 8×8 pan and bake 15 minutes, or until set.
7. Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Make about 12 bars (depending on how you cut).
Happy Friday everyone!
