Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a deliciously wholesome treat perfect for fall or anytime you crave a nutrient-packed snack. Combining the natural sweetness of maple syrup and coconut sugar with the hearty texture of oats and pumpkin puree, these bars offer a moist, flavorful bite with a hint of pumpkin pie spice and chocolate chips. They are easy to make, gluten-free when using gluten-free oats, and ideal for breakfast on-the-go or a healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- 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 oat flour made by grinding rolled oats)
- ¾ cup rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking. 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: To the wet mixture, add the oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Mix gently until all the dry ingredients are incorporated evenly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them throughout without overmixing.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for decoration and extra chocolate flavor.
- 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 golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars!
Notes
- Homemade oat flour can be made by pulsing rolled oats in a food processor or blender until fine.
- Use gluten-free oats to keep the bars gluten-free.
- These bars keep well stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a nut-free version, ensure that your oats and chocolate chips are processed in nut-free facilities.
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