Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars. Perfectly balanced for breakfast, snacks, or even a guilt-free dessert, these bars are made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and natural sweeteners, ensuring you enjoy every bite without compromising on nutrition. Gluten-free and dairy-free, they cater to various dietary needs while providing essential nutrients and fiber from oats. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, these bars are not only a delicious treat but also a versatile option that fits seamlessly into your healthy eating routine.
Ingredients
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- 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
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 24 – 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg