Are these bars healthy?

Everyone's opinion on healthy is different and I am not a dietician or nutritionist, but in my opinion these oat bars are definitely a healthy option. They are made with delicious and nutritious ingredients like old fashioned oats, real pumpkin, coconut oil, and pure maple syrup. Pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal bars are only lightly sweetened and are a much better-for-you option than most pumpkin baked goods! They're dairy free, vegan, and refined sugar free too.

How to best enjoy this recipe?

These bars are so versatile and can be enjoyed in many different ways! They make for an easy grab & go breakfast, are great snacks, and are a delicious healthy dessert recipe. My personal favorite way to enjoy them is cold, straight out of the fridge, and in a yogurt bowl. I throw some blueberries, peanut butter or almond butter, and honey in and it is the perfect morning meal. But these bars are also delicious warm! Straight out of the oven or heated up in the microwave.

How to store healthy pumpkin breakfast bars?

You can store this recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days. However, since these are pretty soft and moist I recommend moving to the refrigerator if storing any longer than that. I myself LOVE to store these in the fridge the whole time though. They get this deliciously chewy texture and are perfect for me to pop into my morning yogurt bowls.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes, totally! Just transfer the bars to a freezer safe bag or container and place in the freezer. They'll keep for a couple of months.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Easy & Healthy)

Description

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert! Made with real pumpkin, pure maple syrup, old fashioned oats, and lots of warm cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice … these healthy bars are a great way to enjoy all the fall flavors. They’re vegan, deliciously soft & chewy, and easy to make too!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1/3 cup refined coconut oil, melted
1 cup oats
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Set the oven to 350 degrees.
Then in a large mixing bowl add the pumpkin, pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Combine until smooth.
Next add in your dry ingredients – oats, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Combine evenly.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture to a greased or lined 8×8 baking dish. Spread evenly and top with extra chocolate chips & pumpkin pie spice.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let cool, cut into squares, & enjoy!

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, Pumpkin Breakfast Bars, Oatmeal Bars