Description
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Bars are the perfect fall treat—soft, chewy, and packed with cozy pumpkin spice flavor! Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, creamy cashew butter, and maple syrup, these bars strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. The addition of chocolate chunks adds a rich sweetness, while a sprinkle of sea salt gives each bite an irresistible contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
1/3 cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup chocolate chunks (+ more for topping, if desired)
Wet Ingredients:
1 large egg
1/2 cup creamy cashew butter (drippy)
1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: rolled oats, white whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: egg, cashew butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula. Top with additional chocolate chunks if desired.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle generously with sea salt before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220