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healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars

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Indulge in these moist and fluffy pumpkin oatmeal bars, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, rolled oats, and pure pumpkin puree, these bars are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with rich chocolate chips. They’re not only delicious but also gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from refined sugars, making them a healthy choice for any time of the day.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the oat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  • Form Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Variations: Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or substitute the chocolate chips with white chocolate or caramel chips for a different flavor profile.
  • Oat Flour: To make your own oat flour, simply blend rolled oats in a food processor until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency.

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