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Healthy Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Quick and easy Healthy Pumpkin Bars recipe that is moist and full of pumpkin goodness, ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Pumpkin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten free flour blend)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (slightly cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (or raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and coat an 8x8 pan with nonstick spray.
  • Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir together to combine thoroughly, but gently.
  • Place batter into prepared and smooth with a spatula so the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out cleanly.
  • Remove from oven, place pan on a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.
  • Serve warm, at room temp, or chilled.

Notes

Let cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5. Serve cold or warm briefly in the microwave. You can also store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature. Gluten-free: Use gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips. Egg-free: Use ground flaxseeds and milk instead of eggs. Can omit flaxseed if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2414IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bars, dessert, Healthy Pumpkin Bars Recipe, oatmeal, pumpkin, snack
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