Savor the taste of fall with these irresistible pumpkin bars. Packed with rolled oats, cinnamon, and vanilla, each bite delivers a satisfying blend of seasonal flavors. Plus, they’re lower in sugar, so go ahead and enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, slightly cooled

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Coat an 8x8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl; stir gently.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth evenly with a spatula.
5. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. Let cool completely before slicing.
7. Enjoy!