Description
Cozy and comforting Pumpkin Oat Bars packed with warm fall spices and hearty oats. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or an after-dinner treat, this easy-to-make recipe features wholesome ingredients and rich pumpkin flavor to bring seasonal comfort to your home.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) until fully combined. This ensures even flavor distribution and a consistent texture.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter or coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. These provide moisture and sweetness that balance the dry mixture.
- Mix and Bind: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until everything is just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
- Transfer and Press: Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly, pressing it down firmly to compress the oats for that perfect chewy texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the bars at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares. This resting time helps them firm up and makes for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- Use fresh, freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for the best aroma and flavor.
- Don’t overbake—to keep the bars moist and chewy, remove them while still slightly soft.
- Press the oat mixture firmly in the pan to ensure bars hold together well.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition if desired.
- Adjust sweetness by tasting raw batter before baking and tweak maple syrup or sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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