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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These moist and healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars are naturally sweetened with pure 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, offering a wholesome treat packed with seasonal flavor and wholesome ingredients.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

Main 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 & Flavorings

  • 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 your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for the batter.
  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 fully combined and smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda into the wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is well combined.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  5. Fill Pan and Add Toppings: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars are golden brown around the edges.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan before cutting into 12 bars. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Homemade Oat Flour: Make oat flour by blending rolled or quick oats in a high-speed blender until a fine flour forms, about 30 to 55 seconds depending on your blender power.
  • Coconut Sugar Substitution: You can substitute coconut sugar with light brown sugar if preferred.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute: Combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves to make your own pumpkin pie spice.
  • Coconut Oil Alternatives: Melted butter or natural oils like sunflower oil can be used instead of coconut oil.
  • Oat Variations: Using quick oats instead of rolled oats will produce a softer texture.
  • Freezing: Cool bars completely before freezing in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months.
  • Storage: Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days or cover the pan with foil.
  • Nutrition Note: Nutritional information provided does not include chocolate chips, as macros vary by brand.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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