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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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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $8–10

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

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg