Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and full of warm fall flavors. Made with wholesome oats and real pumpkin puree, these bars make a healthy snack or breakfast on the go.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:9 bars 1x
Category:Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the bars vegan.
Omit sweetener and add raisins or extra banana for a no-sugar version.