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Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars – Healthy, Fluffy & Moist

Moist, fluffy pumpkin oatmeal bars made with wholesome oats, warm spices, and pumpkin puree for a healthy fall snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 0.33 cup coconut oil or melted butter
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts optional topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan (8x8-inch)
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly into pan and top with chocolate chips or nuts.
  6. Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely in pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Can be frozen up to 2 months.