Easy Oaty Pumpkin Bars
Made with the most delicious combination of fresh pumpkin, pumpkin spice and oats these bars are perfect for breakfast, as a healthy snack or treat. They’re also gluten free, vegan and vegetarian friend
Servings: 12 Bars
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of oat flour (ground oats) – gluten free if needed
- 1 ½ Cups of oat flour
- 1 Cup of coconut milk
- ½ Cup of pumpkin puree See my Pumpkin Puree recipe here
- ½ Cup of maple/agave syrup
- ¼ Cup of coconut oil melted
- 1 Egg or us egg replacer (1 Tablespoons of ground flaxseed & 2 ½ Tablespoons of water)
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 Teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix See my Pumpkin Spice blend here
- ¼ Teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ Teaspoon of baking powder
- ¼ Teaspoon of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180∞Celcius and line a small baking tray with parchment paper
- In a large bowl add the, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, egg/egg replacer, vanilla extract and stir to combine
- Add the oats, oat flour, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice mix, baking soda, baking powder and stir until combined
- Place in the oven for 35 minutes, checking mid-way, if browning too quickly place some tin foil on top and continue to bake
- Allow to cool, slice into bars and enjoy (they will last really well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be frozen also)
- Tip: Wrap each bar individually to take them with you on the go