Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin oatmeal bars are the ultimate cozy treat for fall! Soft, chewy, and packed with sweet pumpkin flavor and warm spices, these bars make an irresistible breakfast or snack. Easy to prepare, they’ll fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma that everyone will love. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a quiet afternoon, these bars blend comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg