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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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Delicious and wholesome Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars combine the rich flavors of pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spice with wholesome oats and natural sweeteners, making a perfect nutritious snack or breakfast option that is gluten-free and easy to prepare.

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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside for easy removal of bars.
  2. Combine 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: To the wet mixture, add the homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top before baking.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips evenly on top for added texture and flavor.
  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 have a golden-brown color.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy your healthy, pumpkin-infused oatmeal bars!

Notes

  • To make homemade oat flour, simply grind rolled oats in a food processor or blender until it reaches a fine, flour-like consistency.
  • Ensure your oats and oat flour are certified gluten-free if you require a gluten-free version.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • For a nut-free version, ensure your coconut oil and chocolate chips are processed in nut-free facilities.

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