Sweet Pumpkin Snack Bars - 2sp

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten-free oats

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla;

3 pitted dates, diced;

1 tsp cinnamon;

2 tbsp chia seeds,

1 tbsp hemp seeds;

1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped;

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut flakes;

4 tbsp dark chocolate bits

1 tsp coconut oil.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan with the coconut oil. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Press mixture into the pan and bake for 20 minutes or until top is firm to the touch. Let cool. Slice into 20 bars and freeze. Reheat for an afternoon snack. [Add some decadence: Top with 1 Tbsp JEM Cardamom Cashew Almond Butter (2sp).]