Description
These nutrient-dense pumpkin oat bars are a wholesome, portable snack perfect for busy school mornings or an afternoon energy boost. By combining creamy pumpkin puree, natural peanut butter, and fiber-rich rolled oats, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of flavor and nutrition without any heavy additives or unnecessary processed ingredients. Easy to prepare in just one bowl, these bars are a fantastic homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, providing a delicious way to enjoy autumnal flavors and steady energy throughout your day.
Ingredients
2 1/3 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (split into 1 1/3 and 1 cup portions)
1 1/2 cups Pumpkin Puree (not pie filling)
1/2 cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
3 tablespoons Chocolate Chips (optional)
1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Place 1 cup of oats into a blender and process until a fine flour forms.
Transfer the oat flour to a large mixing bowl.
Fold in the remaining 1 1/3 cups of whole rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips if desired.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and slice into 8 bars.
Notes
Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months by wrapping them individually in parchment paper. For a nut-free version, replace the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg