It’s truly the little things in life that bring the most joy — an unexpected, bite-size treat tucked into a lunchbox; the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger and cloves wafting through your kitchen; the unbeatable freshness of a homemade snack, which holds the loving care of the person who made it.
Those are the kinds of pleasures, small but potent, that this recipe brings.
It’s a sweet — but not too sweet — treat that’s quite nourishing, and miles better-tasting than any packaged bar I’ve ever tried. For all those reasons I’ve been making some version of these bars for years.
The bars freeze so well, I typically make a batch or two, wrap individual servings in wax paper, and pop them into a freezer bag so they’re ready to grab whenever I need one. To eat immediately, I’ll microwave one for 20 to 30 seconds, otherwise, when I put one in my lunchbox it’s thawed by the time I am ready for it.
This take on the recipe brings comforting pumpkin-spice flavor to the mix, along with chocolate chips, tipping them more toward dessert or afternoon treat than breakfast. But if you are hankering for some chocolate first thing in the morning, I wouldn’t argue against it.
Made nutrient-rich with a mix of rolled oats, whole-wheat flour, pumpkin puree, egg and walnuts (if you want them,) and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, these bars aren’t just better-for-you, they’re packed with the goodness of small pleasures.
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