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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 deliciously wholesome treat perfect for fall or anytime you want a nutritious snack. Packed with pumpkin puree, oats, and warm pumpkin pie spice, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness with natural ingredients like maple syrup and coconut sugar. Ideal as a breakfast option or an on-the-go snack, these bars are easy to prepare and gluten-free when using gluten-free oats.

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well to prevent sticking, then 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. Combine dry ingredients: Add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving some to sprinkle on top of the batter.
  5. Transfer and top: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top for extra deliciousness.
  6. 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 turn a golden brown color.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars!

Notes

  • To make homemade oat flour, simply grind rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine powder forms.
  • 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 option, ensure oats and chocolate chips are processed in nut-free facilities.
  • If vegan substitution is needed, replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg) and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if you don’t have pre-made pumpkin spice.

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