Pumpkin and Apple Granola Bars

Make a glorious dessert or snack time treat with Nature Valley™, pumpkin purée, apple and luscious soft cheese.

Small black spatula
10 Minutes Prep
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10 Minutes Total
A small knife and fork set
1 Serving

Ingredient List

  • Small check mark in a circle icon 200 g full-fat soft cheese
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 4 tablespoons tinned pumpkin purée
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 2 Nature Valley™ Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/2 red apple, cored and diced
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Pinch of ground cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Beat the soft cheese and pumpkin purée together in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Spread 2 teaspoons of the mixture on each granola bar. Top with diced apple, drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
  3. Cover and chill any remaining pumpkin soft cheese mixture to use the next day, see Tip (it will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days).

Tips

  • If you can’t find a tin of pumpkin purée in the supermarket, replace with smooth peanut butter for a nutty version.
  • Pumpkin flavoured soft cheese is a delicious spread. Try it on bagels, toast or crumpets.