A healthy combination of rolled oats, chopped nuts and dried fruit.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 4 tbsp warm water
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup dried fruit (chopped if large fruit, or whole if raisins or berries)
• 1/4 tsp salt (if using unsalted nuts)

Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2 Line an 8" x 10" baking pan with parchment paper or spray the pan with oil.

3 Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl until combined, then scrape the mixture into the baking pan and press in well.

4 Using a sharp knife, score the mixture into 12 pieces.

5 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Serve warm.

Makes 12 bars.