Secretly Healthy Pumpkin Granola Bars

As the weather gets progressively colder, we get progressively fatter. It's not scientific fact, but it's human nature. That wild bear inside all of us senses it's almost time to hibernate. We need to fatten ourselves up in order to survive winter. Except we never get to the actual hibernation part. We just stay awake and keep eating...

I've created a recipe for bars that not only keep you healthy and strong during winter without gaining 30 pounds, but also satisfy that crazy urge to eat Autumn sweets. They contain pumpkin (Yummy and healthy), oats (Of course), and honey! No sugar or butter added, chocolate chips optional! Delicious and healthy.

I liked them in the fridge, but room temp works too. Not to mention fresh from the oven :)

Pumpkin Granola Bars

What you will need...

4 Cups Oats

1/2 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Cinnamon

1 8oz. Canned Pumpkin

1/4 Cup Peanut Butter

2/3 Cup Honey

1 Tablespoon Vanilla 

2 Cups Chocolate Chips

What you will do...
Preheat oven to 350F
Mix together dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and stir until oats are fully coated. Add chocolate chips last. 

Line a 9 by 13 pan with parchment paper and bake about 30-40 minutes or until edges brown. Enjoy!