Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars: Easy Recipe for Guilt-Free Snacking
These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious option for guilt-free snacking. Perfect for breakfast or a midday treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix until well combined and pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the mixture evenly, then sprinkle nuts or chocolate chips on top if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage; simply thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg