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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

September 15, 2014 By Kerry Cooks 6 Comments

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

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These tasty granola style bars are deliciously spiced, and packed full of wholesome oats, crunchy pecans and melty chocolate chips! They’re the perfect on the go treat for an autumn walk or day out, and even though they’re pretty good for you, the chocolate chips and pumpkin spices give them a bit of indulgence.

These Pumpkin Chocolate Oat bars are thick and chewy, but thanks to the pumpkin they stay soft and moist for days. I kept them in a tin for five days, and if I wanted to enjoy one with melty chocolate, I popped it into the microwave for about 8 seconds to warm it up slightly.

It’s true, we’re thick into pumpkin season around here and there’s no going back. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (at least until the other most wonderful time of the year gets here).

You can make your own pureed pumpkin, but by far the easiest option is to buy it. Both Waitrose and Ocado sell it for home delivery, and you can also pick it up in large Tesco’s in the American food section – at the moment it’s ยฃ2 a can everywhere. I normally bake 2-3 baked goods (or savoury meals too like pumpkin soup or pumpkin risotto!) out of a can – I simply freeze any remaining puree from an opened can until I’m ready to use it.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars
2014-09-12 10:22:30
Yields 18
Very autumnal - these pumpkin flapjack style bars are studded with giant chocolate chips and spiced with delicious cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
199 calories
32 g
8 g
6 g
4 g
3 g
52 g
20 g
17 g
0 g
3 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
52g
Yields
18
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g
10%
Saturated Fat 3g
17%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 32g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Sugars 17g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
22%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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For the bars
  1. 350g / 3 1/2 cups jumbo oats
  2. 180g / 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
  3. 45g / 3 rounded tbsp melted unsalted butter
  4. 150g / 3/4 cup brown sugar (Don't worry if you don't have any, you can make your own! Just search brown sugar in the search bar)
  5. large pinch salt
  6. 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  7. 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  8. 1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  9. pinch cloves
  10. half tsp ground ginger
  11. 115g / 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  12. 80g / 1/4 cup maple syrup
  13. To decorate: 18 pecan halves
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 160C/gas mark 4/350F and lightly grease a 9 x 9 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar, chocolate chips, spices and salt. Next, mix the melted butter, pumpkin puree and maple syrup in another bowl or jug until combined. Mix the wet and dry ingredients thoroughly, and then tip the mixture into the baking tip. Press down firmly using the back of a spoon, and scatter (or place evenly) the pecans on top.
  3. Bake for 25-35 minutes on the middle shelf of the oven, or until golden brown.
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You can also add dried fruits or more nuts to these bars – whatever you like!

I’m so happy they’ve started selling pumpkin in my local supermarket – I can’t see myself getting sick of pumpkin everything any time soon!

x Kerry

 

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  1. Natalie Tamara says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    These look delicious! I’m going to have to hunt down a can of this pumpkin purรฉe – I never knew it was available in any UK supermarkets ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • Kerry Cooks says

      September 23, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, lots of ways to get it in the UK now if you fancy making these or some pumpkin pie!

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  2. Diane @ Life of Di. says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I showed these to Marty and he wants me to make them to pack in his lunch! ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the simplicity of the recipe.
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    • Kerry Cooks says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Aw, excellent! Hope you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Holly says

    September 15, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    These look gorgeous Kerry! Nice mix of a little of everything ๐Ÿ™‚
    My only thing is though… I get that the spices accompanying pumpkin are lovely, and that the moistness keeps baked things great… but why so obsessive? Am I missing something? (I think this with every american blog I read too!)

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    • Kerry Cooks says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      It just tastes like autumn! Well, I guess pumpkin itself doesn’t taste like a lot, but the spices used with it (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger) evoke autumn/winter and the festive season. Plus it makes for moist cakes ๐Ÿ™‚

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