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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a wholesome snack. Made with pumpkin puree, oats, and natural sweeteners like pure maple syrup and coconut sugar, these bars are soft, flavorful, and packed with fiber. They’re easy to prepare, gluten-free when using gluten-free oats, and include warm pumpkin pie spice for seasonal goodness. Perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon energy boost.

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 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup oat flour (homemade; see notes)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp baking soda

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips to the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
  5. Pour and Top: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra texture and flavor.
  6. Bake: Bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bars have a golden brown color on top.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • Homemade oat flour can be made by blending rolled oats in a food processor until fine.
  • Use gluten-free oats and oat flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if desired.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars freeze well – wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.

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