Dark chocolate pumpkin bars

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:

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

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