Pumpkin Oat Bars
These bars are one of my favourite fall recipes. They have been a staple in my house for so long that I can’t even remember where I originally found the recipe. Try one of these bars are part of your breakfast, or as a snack or dessert.
Antonia Harvey, PDt
Makes: 8 to 10 bars
2 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
¾ cup pure pumpkin
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
½ cup milk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking tray and set aside.
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In a large bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar, nut butter, milk, egg, and vanilla.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly in the pan. Press the batter into the pan so that the top is smooth.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Let the bars cool before cutting into 8 to 10 pieces.