Description
Delicious and healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, perfect for snacking, breakfast, or dessert.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 2 cups (about 180 g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (about 120 g)
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (about 240 g)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (about 150 g)
- Honey or maple syrup: 1/4 cup (about 60 ml)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (about 115 g), melted
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (plus extra for sprinkling)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup (about 75 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool for about 10 minutes, then lift them out of the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for better flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and oats.
- Consider adding dried fruits, seeds, or nut butters for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, healthy snack, baking, pumpkin recipe