Pumpkin Spice and Apple Oatmeal Bars with Maple Glaze

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Soft and chewy oatmeal bars infused with pumpkin spice and fresh apple chunks, finished with a sweet maple glaze for a perfect Halloween treat. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, combines rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 9, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 9 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in 1 medium peeled and diced apple.
  4. Step 4: Spread the batter evenly into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: While bars cool, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth to make the maple glaze.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled bars, slice into squares, and serve.

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