Pumpkin Oat Flax Bars

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 4 tablespoons flax seeds (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Prepare 9x13 pan.

3. 3

   In mixer, mix together butter, egg whites, and sugar.

4. 4

   Add pumpkin and applesauce. Mix.

5. 5

   Mix together dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Add dry ingredients to wet. Mix well.

7. 7

   Fold in cranberries.

8. 8

   Press into pan. Use wax paper to press evenly.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Let cool completely.

11. 11

    Cut into 12 bars.