Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Packed with cozy fall flavors and fiber-rich oats, they’re a wholesome snack or breakfast option—plus, there’s a gluten-free version included!
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup oat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
3. Add rolled oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
7. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and almond flour instead of oat flour.
Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Great for lunchboxes, meal prep, or a grab-and-go fall snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Fall Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
Keywords: pumpkin oatmeal bars, healthy pumpkin bars, gluten free pumpkin snack, fall baking, oat bars