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Peanut Butter Squash Chewy Granola Bars

Ingredients

  • 3 large Medjool dates pits removed
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 extra ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup Maxima squash puree
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 tsp course crystal salt
  • 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 cups “quick cooking” rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp whole golden flaxseed
  • 1/3 cup chopped cashews
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, line 8X8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • In small bowl, cover Medjool dates with water; place in microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Pour the water out and smash the softened dates with a fork.
  • Mash in the banana and squash puree to form a paste.
  • Stir in peanut butter, sea salt and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Stir in oats, coconut flakes and flaxseed to combine.
  • Fold in cashews and chocolate chips.
  • Pour mixture into pan and press down on mixture to form to pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes; allow to cool. Slice into 16 squares once cooled.