Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and oat flour, these bars offer a moist and flavorful experience without refined sugars. They’re not just delicious; they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with nutrients. Whether you enjoy them as a hearty breakfast, a midday snack, or a sweet dessert, these bars are versatile and customizable—add nuts or dried fruits to enhance their appeal. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, they make for an ideal on-the-go option. Bake up a batch this fall and savor the cozy flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup oat flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 24–26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg