Delicious and wholesome vegan pumpkin oatmeal bars perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. Packed with pumpkin spice and optional chocolate chips, they are easy to make and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
2 1/4cupsGluten Free Rolled Oats
1tspbaking powder
1 1/4cupsoat milk or other milk of choice
1/2cupmaple syrup
1tbsppumpkin pie spice
3-4tbspcoconut sugar(**)
1/4tspsea salt (Sprinkle on top)
1/3cupchopped pecans (if not following nut-free)
1/4cupmini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and milk in a bowl. Combine dry ingredients separately.
Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Add pecans and chocolate chips if using.
Let sit for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Pour into prepared dish and top with extras if desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit pecans and chocolate chips.