Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delicious, wholesome treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a nutritious snack. Made with pumpkin puree, oats, and a touch of warm pumpkin pie spice, these bars are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. They are soft, moist, and studded with chocolate chips for a satisfying bite. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a guilt-free dessert.
- 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). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips to ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired for an extra chocolatey finish.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- To make homemade oat flour, simply grind rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine powder forms.
- Use gluten-free oats and oat flour if you require a gluten-free recipe.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a nut-free version, ensure the chocolate chips and other ingredients are free from cross-contamination.
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