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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and wholesome pumpkin oatmeal bars with chocolate chunks, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free regular oats (not quick oats)
- 1 1/2 cups 1:1 gluten free baking flour
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix oats, gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, and applesauce in a large bowl. Combine with dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chunks.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For best results, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.