Description
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and filled with cozy fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. Perfect for a wholesome snack or on-the-go breakfast, they’re easy to make and naturally sweetened with honey. Enjoy them with chocolate chips or raisins for a hint of extra sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if desired.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different natural sweetness.
- To make it vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water).
- Use whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose for a heartier texture.
- Bars firm up as they cool, so wait until completely cool before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
