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Homemade pumpkin oatmeal bars cut into rustic squares

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

Soft, chewy pumpkin oatmeal bars with warm spices and oats – a healthy fall treat ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Rolled oats old-fashioned
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree not pie filling, drained
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour spoon & level
  • 0.75 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 2 Eggs large, room temp
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract pure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Butter melted & cooled
  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup pure
  • 1 cup Mini chocolate chips optional
  • 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts optional
  • 2 tablespoon Pumpkin seeds optional topping

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper
  • 2 Large mixing bowls for wet + dry ingredients
  • 1 Electric or stand mixer or whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons standard set
  • 1 Wire cooling rack for cooling
  • 1 Rubber spatula for folding batter
  • 1 Sharp knife for cutting bars
  • 1 Toothpick for doneness check

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if using.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Notes

These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen individually for quick snacks.