Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
The base
-
3
cups
old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats
-
1
teaspoon
baking powder
-
1
teaspoon
pumpkin pie spice
-
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
salt
The wet ingredients
-
1
cup
fresh or canned pumpkin puree
-
⅓
cup
unsweetened applesauce
-
⅓
cup
coconut oil, melted
-
⅓
cup
pure maple syrup
-
¼
cup
coconut sugar or brown sugar
-
1
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
The mix-ins
-
¾
cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
-
a few
additional chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse the oats in a food processor until slightly broken up, then combine with the other ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix until thoroughly combined, ensuring the mixture is thick and heavy.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly and evenly.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set.
- Cool the bars in the pan at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Remove from the pan and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
16 bars
Calories
150
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
22g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
150mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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