Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe with Oat Flour

Are you ready to dive into all things pumpkin this fall season?

If the cozy pumpkin spice flavor of warm pumpkin recipes and pumpkin desserts is calling your name, you’ll love these Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars with Oat Flour!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

This pumpkin bar recipe combines the flavors of classic pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and moist, cake-like pumpkin bars with a hint of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.

Made with pure pumpkin and oat flour, these bars come together effortlessly in one baking dish, creating the perfect fall treat with chewy texture and cakey cookies all in one.

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bars are packed with mini and semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt into moist crumbs at the top of the bars, offering bursts of rich pumpkin flavor and gooey chocolate in each bite.

 Drizzle an optional layer of dreamy light cream cheese frosting on top, and you’ll have a pumpkin chocolate chip bar so good, it’ll become your new favorite way to use that can of pumpkin! 

Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, these pumpkin chocolate bars are truly one of the best pumpkin treats this time of year. 

So grab your baking dish and let’s get into baking up the ultimate pumpkin season treat!

Make sure try some of my other popular healthy Weight Watcher recipes.  Low Calorie Wendy's Frosty, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins , Mini DASH Chaffles, Air Fryer Beignets and The WW Zero Point Apple Crisp Chips.

Why make this recipe?

You don't want to miss out on this super easy chocolate chip pumpkin bars recipe!

Weight Watcher Friendly - These healthy pumpkin bars are only 7 points on my WW app for one chocolate chip pumpkin bar when you divide your pan into 12 squares.

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact WW points.

Easy to Make - Preparing this easy pumpkin bar recipe requires only a handful of simple ingredients and 25 minutes of bake time.

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  Nutrient-Packed Ingredients: Homemade pumpkin bars made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, pure pumpkin purée, and semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips offer a healthier twist on traditional fall desserts. Pumpkin is packed with fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants, making these bars a tasty way to boost your nutrition while enjoying fall flavors!
• Perfect for Sharing & Gifting: These chocolate chip pumpkin bars are the ultimate cozy treat to share at gatherings or bring as a thoughtful, homemade gift. They’re easy to make in batches, and with their chewy texture and rich pumpkin spice flavor, they’re a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
• Naturally Sweet & Satisfying: Homemade means you can control the sweetness, avoiding excess sugar and using natural sweeteners like maple syrup. With the comforting blend of cinnamon and chocolate chips, these bars satisfy cravings while still being lighter and better balanced than many store-bought pumpkin treats.I

Ingredients needed and substitutions

Pumpkin Puree - We used Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin for this Fall Pumpkin Dessert recipe.

Maple Syrup - You can swap with honey or even do half honey and half maple syrup.

Oat Flour - If you don't have oat flour on hand your can ground rolled oats in a mini food processor and make your own oat flour which is what we did.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

1: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2: Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3: Add Dry Ingredients: Add in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until everything is just combined; avoid over-mixing.

4: Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.

5: Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6: Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps them set and makes slicing easier.

7: Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately, or store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.

Watch the How to Make Pumpkin Bars video here...

Optional Light Cream Cheese Frosting Drizzle Recipe

Ingredients:

2 oz cream cheese, softened (reduced-fat or Neufchâtel works well)

¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or 2%)

1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

½ teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth

Instructions:

1: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

2: Add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Beat until everything is well combined and smooth.

3: Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness if needed.Drizzle over your pumpkin bars. For a thinner drizzle, you can add a teaspoon of milk or water if desired.

Expert Tips

• Use Fresh Oat Flour: For the best texture, make sure your oat flour is fresh. You can grind certified gluten-free oats in a food processor until they’re a fine powder, or use pre-made oat flour for convenience. Fresh oat flour helps ensure the bars are moist and have a pleasant crumb.
• Measure Pumpkin Carefully: Stick to the exact amount of pure pumpkin purée in the recipe. Too much can make the bars too dense or mushy. If you're using a canned pumpkin, pat it dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for the ideal texture.
• Blend Dry Ingredients Separately: Mixing your dry ingredients (oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices) before combining with wet ingredients helps evenly distribute the leavening agents, ensuring the bars rise beautifully without any dense spots.
• Don’t Over-Mix the Batter: Stir until just combined! Over-mixing can cause the oat flour to become gummy, which affects the bars’ texture. A few small lumps in the batter are okay and will smooth out during baking.
• Choose the Right Chocolate Chips: For a balanced flavor, try using mini or semi-sweet chocolate chips. They offer rich chocolate flavor without overpowering the pumpkin spice. Mini chips also help distribute chocolate throughout each bite.
• Add Extra Spice for Depth: A pinch of extra cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves can intensify the cozy fall flavors in your bars. Even if the recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice, adding a little extra cinnamon can enhance the pumpkin flavor.
• Use Parchment Paper for Easy Removal: Line your baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang. This makes it easy to lift the pumpkin chocolate chip bars out of the dish in one piece, so they’re easier to cut and present neatly.
• Cool Completely Before Slicing: Let the bars cool fully in the pan before slicing. Oat flour-based treats can be fragile when warm, so allowing them to set helps achieve clean, even slices without crumbling.
• Store Properly for Freshness: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them to keep them fresh for up to a week. If you’re making them ahead for the holidays, wrap each bar individually and freeze for up to a month.
• Holiday Sharing Tips: For easy holiday gifting, wrap each bar in parchment or wax paper, tie with a festive ribbon, and add a gift tag. You can even include a small note with the recipe ingredients for those who appreciate healthier, homemade treats!

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Weight Watchers friendly pumpkin bar recipe is only 7 Points on my Weight Watchers points app for a one delicious bar when you slice your tray into 12 squares.

Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2025 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

I used to go back and forth between the Purple Plan and the Blue Plan prior to the new program and whenever I hit a plateau I did my own 30 Day Low Carb Meal Plan which jumpstarts the Fat Burning again, so if you feel stuck try it!

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