Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and full of pumpkin flavor.
Equipment
- 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan
- food processor
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
Oat Mixture
- 3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats not instant
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus a few to press into the top
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse the oats in a food processor or blender until slightly broken up. Pour into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Stir until combined.
- Spoon mixture into prepared pan and press it tightly down. Dot a few chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the center appears set.
- Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to chill.
- Remove bars from pan using the overhang and cut into squares.
- Store leftover bars tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
Freeze squares in a container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Use certified gluten free oats if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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