Pumpkin Nut Bars

Pumpkin Nut Bars
Makes about 30 bars

1 cup cooked pumpkin puree, fresh or canned
1/2 cup butter or margarine (melted)
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 cups oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup chopped salted peanuts, pecans, or almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, beat egg whites slightly; add pumpkin and melted butter or margarine beat until smooth.

2. In another bowl combine oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, and nuts.

3. Fold oat mixture into pumpkin mixture to form stiff dough.

4. Press dough into a lightly greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan.

5. Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. While still warm , cut into 2 by 3 in. bars. Serve warm.