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Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bars

Easy
8

Easy
8

I love using pumpkin spice in my baking. It’s blood-sugar balancing, soothing on the digestive system and a great natural sweetener. These bars are packed with good fats, antioxidants and protein to keep you glowing all morning! If you don’t have pumpkin spice you can use a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

Jessica Sepel

Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bars

10 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup organic oats or quinoa
3 tbsp flaxseed
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sultanas or currants
2-3 tsp pumpkin spice
3 tbsp almond butter
2 tsbp organic coconut oil
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

Turmeric drizzle

2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp maple syrup

How to make Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bars

1. Place the dates, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, oats, flaxseeds, almond butter, sesame seeds, sultanas, coconut oil, pumpkin spice and two tablespoons of the maple syrup into a food processor and pulse until well combined – the mixture should be firm but soft.

2. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tray and press the mixture in evenly with the back of a spoon.

3. To make the turmeric drizzle add turmeric, tahini and one tbsp of maple syrup to a bowl and stir until smooth and combined. Drizzle over mixture.

4. Cover and freeze for 30-40 mins or until firm.

5. Remove from the freezer and cut into eight bars.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

I hope you give these delicious healthy pumpkin spice breakfast bars a try! And if you do, be sure to tag the picture #AVogelRecipes on Pinterest so we can see :)

This recipe is full of goodness

Packed with vitamins (vitamins A, C & E)
Low in calories
Rich in antioxidants

A powerful combination of nutrients, pumpkins are high in vitamin C and beta-carotene which are great for boosting your immune system, and helping to strengthen your resistance to colds & flu.

About Jessica

Jessica Sepel is a qualified nutritionist, health blogger and best selling health author from Australia. She is fascinated by the health and wellness world and loves to make simple and nutritious recipes.

Her 8-week online plan ‘The JSHealth Program’ can help change your mind and body, by teaching you how to find a balanced approach to life, food and weight.

You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram for daily food inspiration and health mantras.

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