Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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, oat flour, rolled oats, and sweetened with natural maple syrup and coconut sugar, these bars combine warm pumpkin pie spices with melty chocolate chips for a perfect balance of flavor and texture. They are baked to golden perfection, offering a wholesome, gluten-free option that’s easy to prepare and great for breakfast, dessert, or an energizing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars (cut into 2x2 inch squares) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (150g) pumpkin puree
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for the batter.
- 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 fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Pan: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra flavor and appealing finish.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean when ready. The bars will be golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. This helps them to set and makes serving easier. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars fresh or store for later.
Notes
- For homemade oat flour, blend rolled oats in a food processor or blender until fine and powdery.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
- 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 vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- To keep bars gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
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