Name: Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; ½ cup pumpkin puree (150g); ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; ¼ cup coconut sugar; ½ cup melted coconut oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅔ cup oat flour, homemade (see notes); ¾ cup rolled oats, gluten-free or regular; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup chocolate chips

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Introduction

These healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with warm spices, pumpkin puree, and wholesome oats, they offer comforting flavor with the added bonus of whole ingredients. Enjoy them fresh or take them on the go.

This image shows a batch of nine square chocolate chip blondies, neatly cut and placed on crinkled white parchment paper with a white marbled surface underneath. Each blondie has a golden brown, slightly crunchy top with many melted dark chocolate chips scattered evenly on the surface. Two of the squares are slightly pulled away from the group, showing the soft and chewy texture inside. The blondies have a smooth, dense texture with some small cracks on top, and the chocolate chips are glossy and slightly sunken into the batter. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 large eggs
½ cup pumpkin puree (150g)
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup coconut sugar
½ cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup oat flour (homemade, see notes)
¾ cup rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Step 3: Add the oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4: Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
Step 5: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars turn golden brown.
Step 7: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For homemade oat flour, simply pulse rolled oats in a food processor until fine. This keeps the bars naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
Swap chocolate chips for chopped nuts or dried fruit to change up the flavor and texture.
If you prefer a less sweet bar, reduce the maple syrup slightly or skip the extra chocolate chips on top.
Make sure not to overbake as the bars can dry out quickly; start checking at 24 minutes.

Storage

Store the pumpkin oatmeal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or let thaw at room temperature if frozen.

How to Serve

A thick, square piece of baked dessert with a slightly crumbly texture sits on white parchment paper over a white marbled surface. The dessert has two visible layers made of a brown, oat-filled base and middle, with melty, dark chocolate chunks generously spread inside and on top. The top layer shows scattered, glossy dark chocolate pieces partially melted into the soft, dense oat mixture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use canned pumpkin puree for this recipe?

Yes, canned pumpkin puree works perfectly and is recommended for convenience. Just make sure it is plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling which contains added spices and sugars.

Are these bars gluten-free?

They can be gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free rolled oats and make your own oat flour from those oats. Standard oats and oat flour may contain gluten due to cross-contamination.