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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a perfect wholesome treat combining the natural sweetness of pumpkin and maple syrup with wholesome oats and warm pumpkin pie spice. Soft, chewy, and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and chocolate chips, these bars make a nourishing breakfast or snack that’s easy to prepare and gluten-free when using gluten-free oats. They bake to a golden brown perfection and offer a comforting fall flavor.

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 from rolled oats, see notes)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats, gluten-free or regular
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the 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.
  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 well combined and smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the ½ cup of chocolate chips into the batter ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
  5. Pour batter into pan: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for added chocolate goodness and visual appeal.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bars are golden brown on top.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars as a nutritious snack or breakfast!

Notes

  • To make oat flour, simply pulse rolled oats in a food processor or blender until fine.
  • Use gluten-free oats to keep the bars gluten-free if needed.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a nut-free recipe, ensure the chocolate chips are free of nut traces.

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