Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat perfect for fall or any time you’re craving a nutrient-packed snack. Made with pumpkin puree, oats, and warm pumpkin pie spice, these bars are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and feature melty chocolate chips for an irresistible touch. They are easy to prepare, baked until golden, and ideal for breakfast, dessert, or on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Wet 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
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup oat flour, homemade (see notes)
- ¾ cup rolled oats, gluten-free or regular
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ⅓ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup coconut sugar, ½ cup melted coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add ⅔ cup homemade oat flour, ¾ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir gently until the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips carefully to evenly distribute them throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 8×8 pan and sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bars are a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- To make homemade oat flour, simply blend rolled oats in a food processor or blender until finely ground to a flour-like consistency.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
- For a nut-free option, verify that your chocolate chips and oat flour are free from cross-contamination if necessary.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- To make it vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
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