We’re ready for all things pumpkin! These Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Crumble Bars are gluten-free, and can be made vegan. These are great as a healthy dessert or decadent breakfast. This recipe originally appeared on the blog Athletic Avocado, created by local bloggers Bethany and Rachel. Enjoy!

What You’ll Need

• 1 cup oats (gluten-free if needed) plus 2 tbsp
• 4 sheets of graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 egg, beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup plus 1/4 cup, plus 1/2 tbsp
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup canned coconut cream OR cream cheese
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided
• 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Combine 1 cup oats and graham crackers in a food processor. Blend until flour-like consistency is reached. Pour into a large bowl. Mix in baking powder.

In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, egg and 2 tbsp maple syrup. Add to oat-graham cracker mixture and mix until fully blended.

Spoon mixture into loaf pan and spread evenly. Baked for 15 minutes.

Mix together pumpkin, coconut cream (or cream cheese), 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Add to loaf pan, spreading evenly.

In a small bowl mix together remaining oats (2 tbsp), coconut oil, 1/2 tsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice until a crumb mixture forms. Spoon on top of pumpkin mixture. Bake for another 20 minutes.

Let cool and slice into 8 bars. Enjoy!