Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin oatmeal bars are the quintessential fall treat, blending the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices into a delightful, chewy snack. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or dessert, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With the aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen, you’ll be transported to a cozy autumn day with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg