Pumpkin Oat Bars Recipe
These Pumpkin Oat Bars are a deliciously moist and wholesome treat perfect for fall. Made with pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, oats, and warm pumpkin spice, these bars have a subtle sweetness balanced by rich chocolate chips. They’re easy to prepare, baked to a soft, chewy perfection, and ideal as a snack or a healthy dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Total Time: 26-28 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars (assuming 2x2 inch squares) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when ready to bake the bars.
- Prepare Pan: Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the white whole wheat flour, quick cooking oats, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to distribute the leavening and spices evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, whisked eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredient mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir thoroughly until fully combined, then fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes. The bars should be set but still moist. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to prevent crumbling.
- Storage: Store the bars at room temperature on the counter in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze them for longer storage.
Notes
- Using gluten-free 1:1 flour makes this recipe suitable for those avoiding gluten.
- Be sure to use quick cooking oats rather than old-fashioned rolled oats for the right texture.
- For a sweeter bar, consider increasing the sugar slightly or adding a drizzle of honey on top.
- Ensure the pumpkin puree is well mixed with the wet ingredients to maintain moisture and texture.
- These bars can be customized by swapping chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit as desired.
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