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Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars – Easy Fall Breakfast Treat

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These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and autumn flavors, perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or snack. Enjoy the soft, chewy texture packed with oats, pumpkin puree, and warm spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pure canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg or 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water)
  • Optional: 1/2 to 3/4 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch square baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray. Optionally, line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the old-fashioned rolled oats, whole wheat flour (or oat flour), pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil (or grapeseed oil), vanilla extract, and the egg (or flax egg) until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. If desired, fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit into the batter.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly, pressing it firmly into the corners.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before cutting.
  9. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, place them on a cutting board, and slice into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't overmix the batter to ensure a soft, chewy texture. For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use maple syrup instead of honey. Adjust sweetness to your liking by modifying the amount of sweetener used.

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