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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars for a Guilt-Free Snack

These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack, perfect for busy mornings or a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree or unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats use gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Oat Flour or ground almonds
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water per egg)
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup or honey/agave syrup
  • ¼ cup Coconut Sugar or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil or any neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark or milk chocolate
Optional Add-ins
  • Nuts or Seeds e.g., walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • Dried Fruits e.g., cranberries or raisins
  • Extra Spices more cinnamon or ginger

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with coconut oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Carefully add in the oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda, and gently fold until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
  5. Pour the batter into the lined pan, spreading it evenly and sprinkling the reserved chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 24-26 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
  8. Enjoy your Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars with your favorite cup of coffee or as a nutritious snack!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat for a warm treat.

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