Name: Toddler Pumpkin Oat Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30 cookies
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; 2 cups rolled oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 0.25 cup coconut oil; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tsp baking powder; 6 tablespoons water

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Toddler Pumpkin Oat Bars

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Instructions

Make flax egg by whisking together ground flaxseed and warm water. Set aside. Add 2 cups rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.

Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until just combined.

Line a baking pan with parchment paper then pour in the dough, spreading into an even layer. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes, until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Once baked, remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Slice into bars or use cookie cutters to make fun shapes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Moisture Balance with Coconut Oil 🥥
Melt coconut oil completely and combine it thoroughly with pumpkin puree before mixing with dry ingredients to ensure even moisture distribution and prevent dense, dry bars.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined to maintain the soft, chewy texture—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough bars instead of tender, moist bites.
Grind Flaxseed Fresh 🌾
Grind whole flaxseeds immediately before use rather than using pre-ground flax, as whole seeds retain more nutritional integrity and provide better binding power for toddler-friendly texture.
Underbake for Maximum Chewiness 🍪
Remove bars when a toothpick has a few moist crumbs (not completely clean) and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes—they'll continue setting while staying delightfully chewy for little hands.
Use Pure Pumpkin Puree Only 🎃
Always select 100% pure pumpkin puree, never pumpkin pie filling, as the added sugars and spices will overpower the flavor balance and make bars too sweet for toddlers.