Pumpkin Pecan Oat Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and line a 5”x5” glass baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Make flax egg: Combine flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl and set aside for 15 min.
4. Pulse half the oats in a food processor for 30 sec to make oat flour.
5. Transfer to a bowl, add baking powder, spices (pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cloves), and salt, and mix well.
6. In a large bowl, whisk flax egg, almond milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
7. Add dry ingredients to wet and whisk lightly to combine.
8. Fold in 2 Tbsp pecans.
9. Pour mixture into prepared dish and flatten with back of a spoon.
10. Bake for 15 min, then top with remaining pecans.
11. Bake for another 10 min until the top is browned.
12. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Lift out using parchment paper, slice, and enjoy!