Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

2  1/2c. oat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
pinch of ground cloves
1 c. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 tsp.vanilla extract
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 T. olive or coconut oil
1/3 c. chocolate chips, plus 2 T. for sprinkling on top

Whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside.  In a separate large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla extract, oil, and applesauce. Slowly add in oat flour mixture and mix until just combined. Gently fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into greased 9x13" pan and sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Once finished baking, cool 10 minutes.

Adapted from:  http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/10/healthy-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-oat-bars-vegan-gluten-free/