Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

Close-up of pumpkin oat bars with a pumpkin filling.

These Pumpkin Oat Bars are the perfect fall season treat! They have a buttery oat crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and a crumbly oat topping that makes every bite absolutely delicious.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings bars

Calories 169.1 kcal

Equipment

9x9 pan

Ingredients

For the Bars:

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup cold butter cubed

For the Pumpkin Filling:

1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 by 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats,1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,1 cup brown sugar,1/2 teaspoon baking soda,1/2 teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3/4 cup cold butter.
Press 2/3 of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth. 1 cup pumpkin puree,1/2 cup brown sugar,2 large eggs,1/4 cup heavy cream,1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice,1/4 teaspoon salt.
Pour pumpkin filling over the crust and spread evenly.
Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over the pumpkin layer.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is set.
Cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

Pro Tip: Make sure to cool these bars completely before cutting! The pumpkin filling needs time to set properly, or the bars will fall apart when you try to slice them. I learned this the hard way the first time I mad them, and got impatient and tried to cut them while still warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 169.1kcalCarbohydrates: 35.8gProtein: 2.5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 4.2mgSodium: 151.6mgPotassium: 104.2mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 20.8gVitamin A: 2438.2IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 30.6mgIron: 1.3mg

Keyword desserts, oatmeal, pumpkin

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