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Pumpkin Bars with Golden Prairie Millet

The millet adds a wonderful crunch to these pumpkin bars.

Pumpkin Bars with Golden Prairie Millet

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup organic millet
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup canola oil
3 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup chopped cooked pumpkin
2 egg whites + 2 eggs
2 tbs local honey
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Preparation Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 °F.

2. Cut pumpkin in half, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

3. Place pumpkin face down on oiled sheet pan and roast for 45-60 min. or until soft.

4. Wait until cooled enough to touch then scoop out filling and blend until smooth.

5. Prepare a shallow oven tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper and grease with oil for the bars.

6. In one bowl, combine all dry ingredients, in a separate bowl combine all wet ingredients.

7. Mix wet and dry together just until combined and pour onto cookie sheet. Spread mix to 1” thick and bake for 30-35 min. or until golden brown.

8. Remove from cookie sheet and place on a wooden board. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for longer shelf life.

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