Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Oat Bars are chewy, spiced, and naturally sweet—perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a guilt-free dessert. Packed with oats, real pumpkin, and just the right amount of maple, they bring cozy autumn vibes without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup pumpkin purée
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix oats, pumpkin, maple syrup, spices, salt, and vanilla until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 / Bar
- Sugar: 6g / Bar
- Fat: 4g / Bar
- Carbohydrates: 20g / Bar
- Fiber: 3g / Bar
- Protein: 3g / Bar