Description
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are made with pumpkin puree, almond butter, oats, and dark chocolate chips. They have just the right touch sweetness and spice, and they come together in one bowl for easy snack or treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup creamy all-natural almond butter
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (plus 1/4 cup for top)
- flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Stir together the pumpkin puree, almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Next, stir in the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and oats until well combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the parchment lined baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top and then use your fingers to lightly press them into the top of the batter.
- Bake the bars at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until set and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle. Top the bars with a bit of flaky sea salt when they come out of the oven.
- Let the bars completely before slicing into 9 squares. Enjoy!
