Easy Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bars Recipe: Well, Hello Fall Baking by Jan Mostrom
Fall is here, and so arrives my desire to make all things pumpkin! This easy pumpkin spice oatmeal bars recipe bakes up deliciously and is naturally gluten-free. I love the optional add-ins (see Recipe Notes) to change the snack recipe up. And if you want to make it a dessert, just add some whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.
To make these fall pumpkin bars you'll need the following ingredients: rolled oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar (or maple syrup), pumpkin puree, milk (cow's milk or nut milk), vanilla extract and ground flaxseeds.
If you're wondering why I add flaxseeds to this recipe, know that there are many health benefits of flaxseeds. Some people even say that flaxseeds are "the most powerful plant foods on the planet," according to WebMD. Flaxseeds may reduce your risk of developing certain cancers, help improve cardiovascular health and blood sugar, reduce inflammation and even help with hot flashes associated with menopause.
Serve these pumpkin spice bars for dessert after dinner or as a sweet snack.
Note: 30Seconds is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 to 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 to 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free, regular or quick cooking)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (grated fresh is best)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cups milk (oat, almond or regular)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
Helpful Products
Recipe Notes
- Optional add-in options: chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, raisins, maple syrup or whipped topping (or whatever you like).
- You can use an 8x8-inch pan, 9x9-inch pan or similar-sized casserole dish.
- You can use maple syrup instead of the brown sugar.
Here's how to make it:
- In a mixing bowl add the oats, nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking powder.
- Add in the brown sugar, milk, ground flax seeds, vanilla and pumpkin puree. Mix well. If you are adding optional ingredients blend them in here. (I added chocolate chips and they were a hit!)
- Pour batter into an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it is golden on top and the edges are puffed up.
- Remove from oven and let cool for for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 139
Total Fat: 2.9g
Saturated Fat: 0.9g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 97mg
Total Carbohydrate: 24.1g
Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
Total Sugars: 7.5g
Protein: 4.7g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 102mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 248mg
Recipe cooking times, nutritional information and servings are approximate and provided for your convenience. However, 30Seconds is not responsible for the outcome of any recipe, nor may you have the same results because of variations in ingredients, temperatures, altitude, errors, omissions or cooking/baking abilities. This recipe has been analyzed by VeryWellFit. However, any nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and it is up to the individual to ascertain accuracy. To ensure image quality, we may occasionally use stock photography.
Need to convert cooking and baking measurements? Here are some kitchen conversion charts. Here's how to submit your recipes to 30Seconds.
Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community, and follow us on Facebook to get recipes in your newsfeed daily.
Related Products on Amazon We Think You May Like:
30Second Mobile, Inc. is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
join discussion