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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars are moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and made with oat flour, pumpkin puree, and rolled oats. Perfect for a quick and easy fall breakfast, snack, or dessert, they are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, delivering wholesome flavors with every bite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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 – see notes)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and 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. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips to the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  5. Pour and Top: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra texture and flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars turn golden brown on top.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 12 bars. Enjoy your pumpkin oatmeal bars warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Homemade Oat Flour: Blend rolled oats or quick oats in a high-speed blender until it resembles flour. This takes about 30 to 55 seconds depending on your blender’s power.
  • Coconut Sugar: Can be substituted with light brown sugar if preferred.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: Alternatively, mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  • Coconut Oil: Can be replaced with melted butter or natural oils like sunflower oil.
  • Rolled Oats: Quick oats may be used but the texture will be softer.
  • Freezing: After cooling completely, store bars in freezer-safe containers or bags. Keep them frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Storage: Store leftover bars in an airtight container or cover the pan with foil at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
  • Nutritional Note: Nutrition information does not include chocolate chips since brands vary in macros.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Healthy
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/healthy-pumpkin-oatmeal-bars-recipe/