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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, oats, and warm pumpkin pie spice. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and coconut sugar, these bars offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures with a soft, chewy bite and melty chocolate chips throughout. Ideal for breakfast on the go or a guilt-free treat any time of day.

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

Add-ins

  • 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, ensuring even coverage to prevent sticking, and set it 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 combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Stir gently until all ingredients are just combined.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without overmixing.
  5. Fill Pan and Add Toppings: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for added texture and visual appeal.
  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 lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy your healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars!

Notes

  • To make homemade oat flour, pulse rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine flour is achieved.
  • Use gluten-free oats and oat flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For added texture and nutrition, consider folding in chopped nuts or seeds if desired.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the maple syrup or chocolate chips slightly.

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