Description
Indulge in the cozy essence of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars. Combining a buttery, crisp oat-based crust and crumble with a smooth, velvety pumpkin pie-spiced filling, these bars are the perfect make-ahead treat. Simple to assemble and naturally delicious, they offer a perfect harmony of textures—soft and custard-like in the center with a satisfying, rustic crunch. Ideal for lunchboxes, casual brunches, or a quiet coffee companion, this humble dessert celebrates seasonal ingredients without any fuss, making every bite feel like a warm, home-cooked retreat.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
0.5 teaspoon coarse sea salt
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
0.5 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1.5 cups pumpkin puree, blotted
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until a crumbly dough forms.
Reserve about one third of the mixture for the topping and press the remaining amount firmly into the prepared pan.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
Pour the pumpkin mixture over the oat base and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator to set before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your pumpkin puree is blotted to remove excess moisture for a better set. You can store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a vegan option, substitute the egg with 2 tablespoons of ground flax-seed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg