Name: Easy One Bowl Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-476175H14M7S
Cuisine: Vegan
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; 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; 1/4 cup chocolate chips (I use vegan); 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (chopped); 1/2 Tbsp chocolate chips (chopped); 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds; 1/2 Tbsp dried cranberries (chopped)

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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!

Easy One Bowl Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on parchment paper with knife in corner

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

Easy One Bowl Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on parchment paper

How to make easy one bowl vegan and gluten-free pumpkin oatmeal bars

Preheat oven.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add wet ingredients.
In a large bowl, add in pumpkin puree, olive oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, flax egg, and vanilla. Whisk until incorporated.
Add-in dry ingredients.
Add-in flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until incorporated.
Fold in the add-ins.
Add in chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries. Fold in.
Pour batter into pan.
Pour batter into prepared pan and use spatula to smooth into an even layer. Press toppings into batter (optional).
Bake.
Bake for 24-30 minutes, until edges have browned.
Allow to cool.
Cool in pan on cooling rack for about 1 hour. Then, remove from pan and transfer onto cooling rack to finish cooling completely.

stack of Easy One Bowl Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on parchment paper with knife in corner

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

stack of Easy One Bowl Vegan & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on parchment paper with knife and mug in background

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars: My absolute FAVORITE breakfast bars!! These bb’s are vegan, gf, perfectly spiced & everything nice. They’re the perfect oatmeal bar for fall! INGREDIENTS: – 1/2 cup 100% pumpkin puree – 2 Tbsp olive oil – 3 Tbsp coconut sugar – 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup – 1 flax egg – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp GF flour – 1 1/4 cup GF rolled oats – 1/4 tsp baking powder – 1/2 tsp baking soda – 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice – 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon – 1/8 tsp salt Optional Add-Ins: – 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds – 2 Tbsp dried cranberries – 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8in square pan with parchment paper. 2. Add wet ingredients to a large bowl: pumpkin puree, olive oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax egg, & vanilla. Whisk until incorporated. 3. Add in dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, & salt. Whisk until incorporated and no flour patches. Fold in add-ins. 4. Pour batter into pan. Use rubber spatula to smooth into an even layer. Press toppings into batter (optional). 5. Bake 24-30 minutes. 6. Allow to cool in pan on cooling rack for about 1 hour. Then remove from pan and transfer onto cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy! #glutenfree #vegan #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #veganrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #veganbaking #glutenfreevegan #fallrecipes #pumpkinrecipes #oatmealbars
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