Description
Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, comforting treat made with pumpkin, oats, and spices, offering a plant-based, refined sugar-free snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (or fresh pumpkin puree)
 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
 - 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
 
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond milk, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
 - In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder. Stir to combine.
 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts, pecans, raisins, or cranberries if desired.
 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
 - Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
 
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make these bars gluten-free.
 - For added sweetness, you can include dairy-free chocolate chips in the batter.
 - These bars freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave before eating.
 - If you prefer, skip the nuts and raisins and enjoy them as a simpler bar.
 
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 - Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
 - Category: Breakfast/Snack
 - Method: Baking
 - Cuisine: Vegan
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
 - Calories: 150
 - Sugar: 9g
 - Sodium: 95mg
 - Fat: 7g
 - Saturated Fat: 1g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 6g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 21g
 - Fiber: 3g
 - Protein: 3g
 - Cholesterol: 0mg