Best 2 Pumpkin Oat Bars Recipes

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Pumpkin oat bars are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are made with a combination of pumpkin puree, oats, and spices, and can be customized with a variety of add-ins, such as nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips. Pumpkin oat bars are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree, and they are also a healthy and filling snack. With so many variations, there's sure to be a pumpkin oat bar recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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PUMPKIN OAT BARS



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Quick and easy pumpkin bars for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Provided by Portland Girl

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup half-and-half
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups pumpkin puree

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Stir oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Pour half-and-half, egg, and vanilla extract into well in the center of the oat mixture; stir to combine. Add pumpkin to half-and-half oat mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour pumpkin batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 275.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

PUMPKIN-OAT BARS (GLUTEN FREE)



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This recipe was inspired by a recipe from Ambitious Kitchen. The bars have the texture of brownies - dense, moist, and yummy. I love that there is almost no fat in the recipe and that it uses nutritious ingredients. I hope you enjoy the pumpkin oat bars :)

Provided by Merry Cook

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups gluten-free oats
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin (optional)
4 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x11, or two 9 inch round, baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Make oat flour: Place oatmeal in blender or food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes until oatmeal resembles coarse flour. You may need to stop blender and stir oats a couple of times to ensure that all oats have been blended. NOTE: oats are measured before you processes them.
  • In a large bowl mix oats, brown sugar, salt, spices, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the pumpkin, apple sauce, oil, and vanilla. Combine until mixed well. NOTE: the batter should be looser than cookie dough but thicker than cake batter. If your batter is too thick add a little water 1/4 cup at a time until it looks right.
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips, raisins, and/or nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and gently smooth top. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Timing will depend on what size pan you use, but definitely check around 30 minutes.
  • Once out of the oven drizzle the top with maple syrup (optional). It soaks in so they wont be super sticky.
  • NOTES:.
  • You can use "old fashioned" or "quick" rolled oats. Use Gluten-free oats only if you want to avoid gluten.
  • Try white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or even butterscotch chips.
  • On occasion I've substituted part of the oats with granola cereal (processed into flour) with good results.
  • Next I want to experiment with using pureed butternut or zucchini squash in place of the pumpkin because pumpkin is more difficult to find outside the holidays.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree will give your bars the best flavor and texture. To make your own pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin until tender, then scoop out the flesh and blend until smooth.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are set in the center: A toothpick inserted into the center of the bars should come out clean when they are done baking.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin oat bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these pumpkin oat bars a try.

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