Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars That Actually Taste Amazing

This recipe for healthy pumpkin breakfast bars is quite the morning treat. It is super easy to follow and a delicious start to your day. Be it you are looking for a healthy breakfast option, an energy-boosting snack, or a lunch box go-to, this quick and easy recipe is going to work for you. This post is all about healthy pumpkin breakfast bars.

With multiple recipes featuring pumpkin, I figured why not share another one with these pumpkin breakfast bars. With so many weeks starting off with my go-to peanut butter oatmeal breakfast bars, these pumpkin bars are a delightful change. Plus, I love raspberries!

To be honest, my husband thought it was overkill to create a breakfast bar with pumpkin. The funny thing is that once they came out of the oven, he’s eaten them every day, and even as an add on snack to lunch. Nonetheless, he retracted his comment and continued eating.

When you think of healthy breakfast options, you might think that you are just going to accept that they will not taste that great. Don’t worry, this is not the case with these bars. You are going to enjoy this healthy start to your day.

This post is all about healthy pumpkin breakfast bars.

Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Be sure to preheat the oven to 350° before you mix the ingredients.

Step 2: Start with Applesauce

Then, in a large mixing bowl, add a 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce. You can use cinnamon or other flavored applesauce, but this one contains less sugar.

For instance, this applesauce only has 11 grams of sugar per serving size, as regular applesauce normally has at least 20 grams of sugar.

For another applesauce recipe, check out this caramel cake too. It is delicious. My favorite thing above all other sweets is anything with caramel. Hence, this is definitely one of my favorite cakes.

Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Step 3: Add the Pure Pumpkin

Then, add in an entire 15-ounce can of pure pumpkin.

There are other posts on the blog that include pure pumpkin.

For a 5 ingredient pumpkin caramel ice cream, check out this page.

Using only 2 ingredients, check out this easy chocolate pumpkin bundt cake recipe. Another two ingredient post features these pumpkin spice cookies too.

For a pumpkin dip for apples or graham crackers, check out this quick recipe.

Finally, for a meal option, check out this recipe for turkey pumpkin chili. It is a delicious twist on an old favorite.

Step 4: Mix It Up

Then, mix the applesauce and the pure pumpkin.

Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Step 5: Add Quick Oats

Next, add in three cups of quick oats.

Step 6: Add the Chocolate Chips

Then, add in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Just add in one cup of these delicious chips. You can also use dark or milk chocolate if you prefer those options.

For the chips, I went with the Good and Gather brand at Target. In a few other recipes, I talk about my love for this brand at Target. I hope that it a permanent brand there too. They have amazing snacks and ingredients too.

Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Step 7: Add Raspberries

Add in a cup of raspberries. Fresh or frozen raspberries will work. Just make sure you defrost the raspberries first.

According to health.com, raspberries are extremely beneficial to your health. They are low in sugar and high in antioxidants and fiber. They even sharpen your memory and may even prevent diabetes. With these amazing benefits, why not add a cup of these gems into your breakfast bars?

Step 8: Add Chia Seeds

Then, add in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds. That is one serving of chia seeds, which entails 12 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.

I have been adding chia seeds to things for a few years now. They are a simple tasting ingredient that is packed with nutrients and health benefits.

According to healthline.com, chia seeds are filled with antioxidants and fiber. There are even studies that show that they may lower your risk of heart disease. So why not just sprinkle a few into your breakfast bars, your morning cereal, or even a cup of yogurt?

Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Step 9: Mix It All

Then, mix all of those healthy ingredients together. I always use a wooden spoon for hearty ingredients. It does help mix these ingredients, and trust me, it will turn out. Just keep mixing.

Step 10: Spray the Baking Pan

Then, spray a 9×13 baking pan to ensure that the bars come right out of the pan. I just used the original cooking spray, but olive oil or butter spray would work too.

Step 11: Bake for 25 Minutes

After evening out the mix, bake the dish of breakfast bars for twenty-five minutes.

Enjoy Your Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

You can cut these up as you like. You could even use fall cookie cutter options for your kids’ lunch boxes too.

Just a reminder that you can freeze these breakfast bars as well. Not to say they will last that long, but just in case they do.

Printable for Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Print this ingredient list, or even take a screenshot to find the ingredients at the grocery store quickly. You may even have some of these items in your pantry.

A few other ingredients that you could add to these bars would be almonds, walnuts, and a little cinnamon powder. Any of these ingredients would be great additions to an already delicious breakfast bar. I just never add nuts because my daughters aren’t fans of them. Fingers crossed they change their tastes sooner than later.

Also, I love cinnamon, and I use it in this strawberry yogurt bark recipe too.

A Great Way to Start Your Day

Now that you have another great way to start your day, enjoy these pumpkin bars and all of their health benefits.

For more quick recipes, check out this page too.

This post is all about healthy pumpkin breakfast bars.

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