Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these gluten-free and dairy-free bars are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. Packed with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and rolled oats, they offer a moist texture and delightful taste that everyone will love. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch of these nutritious bars that serve as a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra treat, making them versatile enough for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup oat flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 24–26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 44mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg