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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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These super moist and healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, pumpkin puree, and rolled oats. Perfect for a quick and easy fall breakfast, snack, or dessert, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, offering a nutritious treat with warm pumpkin spice 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 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup oat flour (homemade – see notes)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Then fold in the chocolate chips carefully to distribute them throughout the batter.
  4. Pour batter into pan: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for added texture and richness.
  5. Bake the bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars turn a nice golden brown.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • For homemade oat flour, pulse rolled oats in a food processor or blender until fine and powdery.
  • Ensure to use gluten-free oats and oat flour if you require a gluten-free recipe.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or raisins for varying textures and flavors.
  • The recipe is naturally dairy-free due to the use of coconut oil and can easily be made vegan by using a flax egg substitute instead of regular eggs.

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