Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome and delicious treat combining the autumnal flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and coconut sugar. Made with oat flour and rolled oats, they offer a nutritious boost of fiber and whole grains. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on the go, these bars are easy to prepare and bake to a soft, chewy texture with bursts of chocolate chips throughout.
- 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 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
- Extra chocolate chips for topping (optional)
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 baking.
- 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 everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips evenly on top for added texture and 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 have a golden brown color on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing into bars. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature as a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Notes
- For homemade oat flour, pulse rolled oats in a blender or food processor until a fine flour forms.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To make gluten-free, ensure the oats are certified gluten-free.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months, thaw before serving.
- Optional: Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
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