Breakfast

Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bar

2 cups (500 mL) old-fashioned oats
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs
¼ cup (60 mL) honey
1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1/3 cup (80 mL) pumpkin puree
1/3 cup (80 mL) brown sugar

Optional Toppings:

½ cup (125 mL) mini chocolate chips
¼ cup (60 mL) dried cranberries
¼ cup (60 mL) sunflower seeds
¼ cup (60 mL) pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x9 pan.

Combine oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in medium bowl.

In larger bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the dry ingredients and stir well.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 32-35 minutes.

Keep at room temperature or freeze individually wrapped portions for up to 2 months.

Servings: 16

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 98
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fat: 2 g
Protein: 2.5 g
Sodium: 63 mg

Fibre: 1.5 g