Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
These pumpkin oatmeal bars are high in protein and low in sugar. Moist and packed with the flavors of fall, enjoy them as a delicious no fuss breakfast or snack!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (200g) cooked red lentils (or swap with 1/2 cup oats)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds (or 2 eggs)
- 1 cup (230g) canned pumpkin
- 1 cup whole fat milk
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional add-ins
- 3-4 soft medjool dates
- 1/3 cup (40g) finely chopped pecans
- 1/3-1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
- Pulse the oats in a food processor/blender until it turns into flour. Pour into a large bowl and combine with pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and ground flaxseeds.
- Add cooked lentils (cooled), pumpkin, milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract into the food processor/blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into the bowl with the oatmeal mixture. Do not overmix. Fold in pecans and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until the center is set and the inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow for it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. COOL COMPLETELY before slicing.
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Notes
These pumpkin bars actually tastes better with time as the spices become more pronounced and all the flavors meld together. So if able, make this at least several hours prior to enjoying.
Want to make this sweeter?
add 4-5 medjool dates (be sure to soak in hot water to help soften) or chocolate chips for older kids
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3219IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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