Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars: The Best Guilt-Free Treats
Enjoy a delicious guilt-free treat with these Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, perfect for a nutritious snack any time of the day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: snacks
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients including pumpkin puree, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix dry ingredients like oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container for up to one week.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, Guilt-Free Treats, Healthy Snacks