Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Moist and delicious bars made from pumpkin and oats, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or healthy desserts.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- a pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin Not pumpkin pie filling
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk Or any milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips Optional, for added texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well.
- In another bowl, mix the canned pumpkin, honey (or maple syrup), almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. If desired, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
These bars store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or can be individually wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.