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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and wholesome Peanut Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are easy to make and perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast. Packed with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and warm cinnamon, these bars deliver a balanced blend of flavors and textures. With optional chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness, they are both satisfying and comforting. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a chewy yet soft bite, ideal for on-the-go energy or a healthy treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ cups rolled oats (or quick oats, not instant)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted peanut butter)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (optional; if omitted, increase sugar to ⅓ cup)
  • Extra chocolate chips for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir these together and set aside to prepare your wet ingredients.
  3. Combine wet ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Stir thoroughly until everything is well combined, forming a thick batter.
  5. Add chocolate chips. Fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for added sweetness and texture.
  6. Prepare to bake. Transfer the batter into the lined baking pan, spreading it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a decorative and tasty finish.
  7. Bake the bars. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges and top turn slightly golden brown, indicating the bars are cooked through.
  8. Cool and slice. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment paper and slice them into 9 bars to serve.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats for better texture; quick oats are acceptable but not instant oats, which are too fine.
  • If your peanut butter is already salted, you can omit the added salt to avoid over-seasoning.
  • Chocolate chips are optional; if skipping them, increase brown sugar to ⅓ cup to maintain sweetness.
  • The bars keep well stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.
  • These bars can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast or a healthy snack anytime.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/peanut-butter-pumpkin-oatmeal-bars-recipe/