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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a perfect autumn-inspired snack, combining the wholesome goodness of pumpkin, oats, and warm spices. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and enriched with coconut oil and chocolate chips, these bars are moist, nutrient-rich, and easy to make, ideal for a nutritious breakfast or a guilt-free treat.

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 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it to prevent sticking.
  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: Stir in the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Mix just until everything is incorporated.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on top if desired.
  5. Pour Batter and Top: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bars are golden brown around the edges.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing into 12 bars. Enjoy as a healthy snack or breakfast option.

Notes

  • Homemade oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a food processor or blender until fine.
  • Ensure pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling with added sugars or spices.
  • These bars keep well stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs or another egg replacer and use vegan chocolate chips.

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