Description
Pumpkin Spice Energy Bars are a delightful fusion of fall flavors and nutritious ingredients, making them the perfect snack for any time of day. Each chewy bar is packed with wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ideal for busy mornings or post-workout refueling, these homemade treats provide a delicious energy boost without refined sugars. Enjoy the essence of autumn in every bite as you savor this easy-to-make recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg