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Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bars

These amazing Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bars will make all your fall dreams come true! High in protein, fiber and complex carbs, they're the perfect way to start the day! 

When pumpkin season strikes, you know we're going all in.

Last week, I picked up 12 (yes, 12!) cans of pumpkin puree because it was on sale thinking it would last me at least until February. Nope, already running through them like crazy and only have 4 left.

So what have we been up to? Well for starters, if you haven't tried my Vegan Pumpkin Donuts, hit pause on this recipe and make those asap. Next, I've been making loaf after loaf of my Quinoa Pumpkin Bread. We slammed our way through a batch of my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes yesterday, annnd I've been testing these new quinoa breakfast bars!

How to make the BEST pumpkin pie quinoa breakfast bars using just ONE BOWL!

What I love about making pumpkin treats is that pumpkin is actually quite nutritious. Not only is it a teeny bit sweet, which means we can reduce our sugar, but it's also fiber-packed and is an awesome way to reduce the oil in recipes!

And just like with these pumpkin quinoa breakfast bars, we're making everything with nutrient-dense, protein-rich ingredients to make them the perfect breakfast treat!

Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bars -- high in protein, naturally sweetened and gluten-free!

Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bars -- high in protein, naturally sweetened and gluten-free!

Quinoa breakfast bars have been around SQ for about 2 years now, but why it has taken me this long to try a pumpkin variety, I'll never know. Because these babies are SO delicious!

They're gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free and can easily by make without nuts. Plus, they only use one bowl and are awesome for meal prep!

PUMPKIN QUINOA BREAKFAST BARS >> made with oats, quinoa, pumpkin, banana and just a few other HEALTHY ingredients! [vegan]

But my favorite way to enjoy them?

Slightly warmed, with a drizzle of nut butter and a cup of hot coffee (or pumpkin spice matcha latte). This was pretty much my breakfast scene all week long this past week and it was heavenly.

Since the weather has seemed to turn more towards winter, warm, cozy breakfasts like this are a must!

PUMPKIN QUINOA BREAKFAST BARS >> made with oats, quinoa, pumpkin, banana and just a few other HEALTHY ingredients! [vegan]

But I also must insist these breakfasts are also nutritious. Because I'm a firm believer that how you fuel your body has the largest impact on your health.

So if you're someone who struggles with energy, these quinoa breakfast bars would serve as a perfect breakfast. The protein and healthy fats will help fuel you up, the fiber will help keep you full and the natural sugars won't spike your blood sugar and cause that mid-morning crash.

And dipped in a steaming up of coffee? Even better!

PUMPKIN QUINOA BREAKFAST BARS >> made with oats, quinoa, pumpkin, banana and just a few other HEALTHY ingredients! [vegan]

I can't wait to see your recreations of these breakfast bars ❤ make sure to share a photo with me on Instagram by tagging @simplyquinoa or #simplyquinoa!

 

PUMPKIN QUINOA BREAKFAST BARS >> made with oats, quinoa, pumpkin, banana and just a few other HEALTHY ingredients! [vegan]

 

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Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bars

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 These amazing Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bars will make all your fall dreams come true! High in protein, fiber and complex carbs, they're the perfect way to start the day! 
author: Alyssa
yield: 16 bars
pumpkin quinoa breakfast bars with oats and banana
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
Total: 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8″x 8″ baking pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the banana, pumpkin, nut butter, flax egg and syrup until smooth. Add oats, quinoa, sugar, hemp seeds, baking powder and spices, and mix everything together until fully incorporated. The batter should be moist and somewhat sticky.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula.
  • Bake on the center rack for 22 - 23 minutes until the bars are golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Remove and let cool completely in the pan completely, then remove and slice into squares (or rectangles). Store in an airtight container for 4 – 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.9mg
cuisine: American
course: Breakfast, Snack

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26 comments on “Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bars”

    1. We have only tried this recipe as it’s written, but millet might work! If you try it, let us know how it works out!

      1. Just enjoyed a pumpkin pie millet bar with a cup of (heated up) homemade cold brew. Delicious! Perfect sweet pumpkin spice flavor, but not too sweet. The nut butter rounds the flavor out perfectly. Holds together great!

  1. Hi! I don’t know if you’re still checking comments, I realize this is an older post, but I was just wondering – do you think you could sub out the oats for anything else? More quinoa maybe? We can’t have oats or wheat and it’s making it impossible to make any sort of baked good so I’m trying to find quinoa alternatives.

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      Teagan Mosenthal

      You could try to sub it out for quinoa! I think the consistency might be a little different but hopefully it works!

  2. I can’t get enough of these. I originally thought they were too crumbly and that’s a common issue for me when I use a flax egg. But they got firmer when I put them in the fridge overnight. They texture is so different to anything I have tried. They’re filling but don’t feel dense at all. I ate half the batch the day after I made them. I can’t wait to try the other flavor combos

  3. Delicious! Used quick cooking steel cut oat, turned out great! Replaced the flax egg with chia seeds, I think this worked, considering they stuck together relatively well. Still, they were a little crumbly, so next time I plan to use the flax. Subbed coconut sugar for more maple syrup, Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!

  4. Hello,

    None of your recipes are showing for me. I see the description and nothing else. This is something you’ll want to fix

    1. We were having some web issues the last few days, but it should be all set now 🙂 thank you for your understanding!

  5. Hi, can I use raw/fresh pumkin instead of canned pumpkin? What do I need to prep pumpkin for this recipe? I have a huge pumkin and want to use it!!

  6. These are so delicious! I’ve made them several times using a regular egg, some chocolate chips and no hemp seeds. So yummy for a filling snack or dessert! Even my not so healthy eating hubby loves them!

  7. These are so good! I sprinkled a few chocolate chips on for good measure! Quick question – do you think these would freeze well? I can’t finish 16 bars by myself in 5 days 😉

  8. Hello! I just made this recipe and is it ever delish!
    I’m hoping my five year old son will like this. He’s a pretty fussy eater so I’m trying to get good food into him.
    I studded the top of the bars with mini chocolate chips before baking, hoping that will be incentive for him to try one tomorrow.
    Thank you!