Description
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a deliciously cozy treat, perfect for autumn snacking or breakfast on-the-go. With a blend of wholesome rolled oats and pure pumpkin puree, these bars are laced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for that classic fall flavor. Easy to make and customizable with nuts or dried fruits, these bars will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a delightful snack throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Stir in chopped nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 31mg