Description

These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin purée, oats, and maple syrup, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 cup instant oats

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegan butter, melted

3/4 cup pumpkin purée

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil or vegan butter, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Stir in the maple syrup and almond milk until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft but no longer wet.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing. For the best texture, let them rest for several hours.

Notes

Use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour blend to make the bars gluten-free.

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Mix in dairy-free chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries for variation.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Freeze individual bars for up to 3 months and thaw as needed.

Reheat in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds before serving if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 85 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 55 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg