Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are an ideal breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made with real pumpkin, pure maple syrup, old-fashioned oats, and warming spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, these bars capture everything you love about fall. They’re vegan, soft and chewy, lightly sweetened, and simple to prepare.
Ultimate Fall Season & Pumpkin Spice Bars
Pumpkin spice season calls for comforting treats, and these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars deliver. They combine the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon with chocolate for a satisfying bar you can enjoy any time of day. Soft, chewy, and full of autumn flavor, they’re a crowd-pleaser for breakfast or a tasty on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
These oatmeal pumpkin bars use simple, wholesome ingredients to create a balanced, flavorful treat.
Ingredient Notes
- Pumpkin: Use 1 cup of pumpkin puree for moist texture and real pumpkin flavor.
- Oats: 1 cup old-fashioned oats provide chew and substance.
- Flour: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour helps bind the bars; you can swap whole wheat flour for extra nutrition.
- Coconut Oil: 1/3 cup melted refined coconut oil keeps the bars tender—use refined to avoid a coconut taste.
- Pure Maple Syrup: 1/4 cup pure maple syrup is the main sweetener and adds depth of flavor.
- Coconut Sugar: 2 tablespoons coconut sugar add a subtle caramel note and keep the recipe refined sugar–free; brown sugar can be substituted.
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips: 1/4 cup dairy-free chips plus a few extra for topping keep these bars vegan and chocolatey.
- Spices: 1 tsp cinnamon and 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice create the classic fall spice profile.
- Vanilla: 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances flavor.
- Baking Powder & Salt: 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt balance and lift the bars.
Substitutions & Additions
Customize the recipe easily to suit your needs or preferences.
Ideas
Oats: Rolled or quick oats can be used; for gluten-free bars choose certified gluten-free oats.
Sugars: Coconut sugar may be replaced with brown or white sugar if preferred.
Flour: Swap all-purpose with whole wheat for more fiber.
Nuts & Seeds: Stir in pumpkin seeds, chopped walnuts, almonds, or peanuts for crunch and extra nutrition.
How To Make This Recipe
These bars come together in one bowl and bake quickly. You’ll have a tray of fall-flavored bars ready in about 30 minutes.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1/3 cup melted refined coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Add the dry ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until evenly combined.
Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips.
Step 5: Press the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice on top if desired.
Step 6: Bake for 20 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Step 7: Allow to cool completely, then cut into squares and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Healthy” can mean different things to different people, but these bars are made from wholesome ingredients like oats, pumpkin, coconut oil, and pure maple syrup. They’re lightly sweetened, dairy-free, vegan, and refined-sugar-free when you use coconut sugar, making them a better-for-you alternative to many traditional pumpkin baked goods.
These bars are versatile — eat them for grab-and-go breakfasts, snacks, or a healthier dessert. They’re great cold from the fridge or warmed briefly. Try a piece in a yogurt bowl with fruit and nut butter for a more substantial breakfast.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for a couple of days, but refrigerate for longer storage to maintain the chewy texture. I prefer keeping them chilled for a firmer, chewier bite.
Yes. Store the cooled bars in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to a couple of months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
5 from 2 reviews
- Author: Kayla Berman
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 Bars
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
Description
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made with real pumpkin, pure maple syrup, old-fashioned oats, and pumpkin pie spice, these vegan bars are soft, chewy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup refined coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; stir until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Top with extra chips if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Cool completely, cut into squares, and enjoy.