PUMPKIN OATMEAL BARS

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It took me a long time to develop this quick-and-easy recipe, but I'm so happy with how it turned out. These bars have it all-sugar and spice and a light, creamy-rich pumpkin layer that's especially nice! -Erin Andrews, Edgewater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon water
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix and oats; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Add the butter, honey and water to the remaining cake mixture. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, cream cheese, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice and cloves until blended. Add egg and egg white; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, butter and reserved cake mixture; sprinkle over filling., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Avere
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I'm not sure if I would make these bars again.


Mohammed Khamis
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I would make these bars again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


CasualStarLineLine
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Overall, I thought these bars were just okay.


Karrin Yakuba
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland.


Dayson Keller
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste.


Sazzad Hossan (SNB)
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I'm going to try making these bars with different fruits, like apples or blueberries.


Gabriella Valdez
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The streusel topping on these bars is my favorite part.


Dineo Moagi
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I love that these bars are made with healthy ingredients like oats and pumpkin.


Mustafa lucky
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These bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


lisseth naula
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


shadin music
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly.


Khorshedali dewan
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I added a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter and they turned out amazing.


Nick Joseph
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Ethan Willis
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're not too sweet and the oatmeal gives them a nice texture.


Moureen Puliyah Nakabira
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Byron Brown
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I especially loved the streusel topping.


Arjun Chaudhary
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These pumpkin oatmeal bars were a hit with my family! They're the perfect fall treat - warm, comforting, and full of flavor.