Description
Homemade pumpkin spice energy bars deliver autumn’s warmest embrace in a convenient, nutritious snack. Wholesome ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a delightful treat packed with seasonal flavors you’ll crave between meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped nuts or seeds
- 1/4 cup (45 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Create a warm, inviting environment by heating the oven to a toasty 350°F and preparing an 8×8-inch baking vessel with parchment paper for seamless removal.
- Combine dry ingredients like hearty oats and powdery almond flour in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a robust foundation for your energy bars.
- Introduce moisture and autumnal warmth with velvety pumpkin puree, sweet golden honey, and a harmonious blend of aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and a whisper of salt.
- Enhance texture and flavor by gently incorporating crunchy chopped nuts or decadent chocolate chips throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the luscious blend into the lined baking dish, carefully pressing and smoothing the surface to create an uniform layer that promises consistent baking.
- Allow the bars to transform in the oven, developing a golden-brown exterior that signals perfect doneness after approximately 20-25 minutes of baking.
- Exercise patience by letting the baked creation cool completely, which helps solidify the bars and prevents crumbling during cutting.
- Once cooled, slice into rectangular portions, revealing the rich, spiced interior that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
Notes
- Toast the oats briefly before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the bars.
- Use unsweetened pumpkin puree for better control of sweetness and allow natural ingredients to shine through.
- Swap honey with alternative sweeteners like agave or date syrup for vegan-friendly options.
- Experiment with different nut combinations like pecans or walnuts to create unique texture and flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg