Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together the oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, pumpkin, applesauce and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture over the oats and mix with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
Pour and evenly press the mixture into a coated 8 x 8 pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.