Description
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These bars feature the comforting taste of pumpkin pie spices, hearty oats, and rich chocolate chunks. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences, they’re a delicious way to savor the flavors of fall any time of year. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or as a quick on-the-go snack, these bars are sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chunks (+ more for topping, if desired)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter (drippy)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, cashew butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chunks on top if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg