Gooey Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars {Gluten-Free}

These gooey and delicious oatmeal bars are made with just basic ingredients, they are gluten-free and guilt-free!

Ever since I made these bars a couple of months ago, my sister has been asking me to make a pumpkin version.  I’m sorry it took so long but glad I squeezed this recipe in before Thanksgiving.  These are so easy to make and as a welcome change to the other holiday desserts, these aren’t actually all that bad for you!

Gooey Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars {Gluten-Free}
Makes 24 bars

Ingredients:

3 cups gluten-free rolled oats (oatmeal is naturally gluten-free but may be processed with other gluten foods; check the package if serving anyone who has a gluten allergy)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie seasoning
3/4 cup smooth natural salted peanut butter
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray
Whisk together oatmeal and baking soda; set aside
Beat peanut butter and pumpkin on high speed until light and creamy
Add sugars and beat until light and fluffy
Add egg whites and vanilla; beat on medium speed until combined
Stir in oatmeal mixture
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until knife comes out clean
Allow to cool before slicing
Store at room temperature in a covered container up to 2 days or
freeze up to 1 month
Adapted from the Gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Bars

What are you most Thankful for this year? After a rough couple of years for some loved ones, I’m especially thankful for my family’s health.

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