Oatmeal Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1T flaxmeal/2T water (as an egg substitute) let stand for 2 minutes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (oops, forgot)
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup sugar (decreased amount, original recipe had maple syrup, but I didn't have that yet)
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup flaxmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup raisins/dried cranberries

Bake in pan 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  I made a double batch and used a bar pan and a 9x9 pan.  They turned out well!

**for cookies:  Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between cookies. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and solid. Let cool for five minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire baking rack to cool completely.

Original recipe for Oatmeal Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies.