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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars combine wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, oat flour, and rolled oats into a delicious, naturally sweetened treat. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, they are packed with warm pumpkin pie spices and chocolate chips, offering a balanced blend of flavors and textures without refined sugars.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (about 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)
  • 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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line or grease an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of bars.
  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 smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gently mix in the oat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Stir carefully until all ingredients are evenly incorporated without overmixing.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter, reserving a few to sprinkle on top for a decorative and tasty finish.
  5. Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the pumpkin oatmeal bars cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Remove from the pan using the parchment paper, cut into squares, and serve. These bars can be stored in an airtight container for several days.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, ensure the rolled oats and oat flour are certified gluten-free.
  • Substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
  • Homemade oat flour is made by finely blending rolled oats.
  • To reduce sugar, adjust the quantity of coconut sugar or maple syrup to taste.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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