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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacks. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, oat flour, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, these bars combine fall flavors with a chewy oatmeal texture and a hint of chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and baked in just under 30 minutes, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that’s gluten-free when using gluten-free oats.

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 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup oat flour (homemade by blending rolled oats)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (see notes for homemade blend)
  • ½ teaspoon 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 it aside to prepare for baking.
  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 well combined and smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add homemade oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Gently mix until all ingredients are incorporated evenly, then fold in the chocolate chips carefully.
  4. Prepare for Baking: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bars turn golden brown around the edges.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan before cutting them into squares. Serve and enjoy these healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars!

Notes

  • Homemade Oat Flour: Blend rolled oats or quick oats in a high-speed blender until they reach a fine flour consistency. This usually takes 30 to 55 seconds depending on your blender’s power.
  • Coconut Sugar Substitute: You may replace coconut sugar with light brown sugar if preferred.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: To make your own blend, combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  • Coconut Oil Substitute: Melted butter or natural oils like sunflower oil can be used as alternatives.
  • Rolled Oats Substitute: Quick oats can be used, although the bars will have a softer texture.
  • Freezing: Once cooled completely, store the bars in freezer-safe containers or bags. Keep them frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Storing: Store leftover bars in an airtight container or cover the baking pan with aluminum foil. Keep at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
  • Nutrition Note: Nutritional information does not include chocolate chips, as brands vary widely in macros.

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