Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bars
These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bars are the perfect cozy fall-inspired bars. Perfect as a snack or for breakfast. The pumpkin filling in these delectable bars are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and other typical "pumpkin pie" spices, mixed with bitter-sweet chocolate chips, making for an absolute fall treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
- 2 large eggs fresh
- 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ginger fresh, grated
- ¼ tsp allspice ground
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Make either one of these crusts below:
Crust #1 - without nuts
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
Crust #2 - with nuts and coconut
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup dried coconut flakes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Press the crust mixture onto a parchment-lined 9 x 13 brownie pan, and bake the crust for 7 minutes at 350°F.
- Whisk and combine the rolled oats, pumpkin, chocolate chip, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and allspice. Mix until the mixture is thoroughly blended together.
- Pour the filling over the hot semi-baked crust and continue to bake for 25 to 30 until the middle is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- Refrigerate until completely cooled. Once cool, cut into squares.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Notes
PRO TIPS
If using fresh pumpkins, make sure you drain it well. Use either bittersweet or dark chocolate chips to give a different depth of flavor. Add an extra amount of spice if you love cinnamon increase up to 1/2 teaspoon more. Parchment paper works best however a buttered pan gives a crunchier bottom. Use two separate pans if you have a small family and freeze one for later. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. These bars freeze well for 3 months.Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5691IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
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