Easy One Bowl Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
It’s finally fall, which means we’re baking up all things pumpkin! These Easy One Bowl Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are my absolute FAVORITE breakfast bars!! They are vegan, gluten free, perfectly spiced and everything nice, which makes them a perfect oatmeal bar for fall!
These healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars are super moist and so delicious. They are packed with fall flavors and studded with chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries. However, you can easily customize them to include your favorite add-ins. They come together quick and make for a tasty fall flavored healthy breakfast, snack, or even dessert option!
Ingredients for Easy One Bowl Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
- 100% Pumpkin Puree
- Olive Oil (use code: TAYLOR10 for 10% off)
- Maple Syrup
- Coconut Sugar
- Flax Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Gluten-Free Flour
- Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Vegan Chocolate Chips
- Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas)
- Dried Cranberries
Tips for Easy One Bowl Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
- Can easily swap add-ins and toppings to include your favorites.
- I like to use Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips, (they’re vegan and allergy friendly).
- For room temperature storage – store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For freezer storage – store in a sealed freezer bag or airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Use code: TAYLOR10 for 10% off olive oil
Looking for more holiday recipes? Here are a few ideas:
- Easy Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
- The Best Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
- Easy Vegan and Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies Filled with Apple Butter
- The Best Easy Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese
Easy One Bowl Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24-30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These pumpkin oatmeal bars are vegan, gluten free, perfectly spiced and everything nice!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup 100% pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 flax egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (I use vegan)
- 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (chopped)
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 Tbsp chocolate chips (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp dried cranberries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add all the wet ingredients (pumpkin puree, olive oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax egg, & vanilla). Whisk until incorporated.
- Next, add-in all the dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, & salt). Whisk together until incorporated and no flour patches. Fold in add-ins.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to smooth into an even layer. Press toppings into batter (optional).
- Bake for 24-30 minutes, until edges have browned.
- Allow to cool in pan on cooling rack for about 1 hour. Then, remove from pan and transfer onto a cooling rack to finish cooling completely. Allow to cool completely before storing.
Notes
- For room temperature storage – store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For freezer storage – store in a sealed freezer bag or airtight container for up to 1 month. Before enjoying, allow to thaw for 10-15 minutes or heat in microwave in 10 second increments until warm.
- Use code: TAYLOR10 for 10% off olive oil
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 7.9 g
- Sodium: 60.5 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.6 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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