Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Best Season: Fall
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Refined Sugar Free
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups oats (rolled, old fashioned, organic)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (organic)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (organic)
  • 2 tbsp almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
  • 2 eggs (large organic)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (organic, refined sugar free - I use Hu Kitchen)
  • Flaky sea salt (to taste, optional for topping)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat: Set your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with avocado oil.
  2. 2
    Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, maple syrup, almond butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. 3
    Add Dry Ingredients: Add oats, spices, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  4. 4
    Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently mix in your chocolate chips.
  5. 5
    Bake: Spread evenly in your baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is set.
  6. 6
    Cool: Let cool for 15–20 minutes before removing from the pan — this helps them firm up.
  7. 7
    Slice & Enjoy: Cut into 9–12 bars and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt if desired!
Note

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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and can have slight rounding.

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