Can I use a different flour?

Yes. You can replace the 1/2 cup oat flour with regular all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour or brown rice flour. You can also use almond flour but they will be a little more gooey (still delish!). I would not recommend coconut flour as this will affect the wet to dry ingredient ratio.

Can I use a different nut butter?

Yes! If you don't have cashew butter you can use a different nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter. Sunflower seed butter is a great option if you want something nut-free.

Can I use different mix-ins?

Yes! See above for ideas but you can make these monster cookie bars your own.

Can I use different spices?

You sure can! Replace the pumpkin spice with 1 1/2 tsp of your preferred spices.

Help! I can't find pumpkin spice!

Can't find pumpkin spice where you live? If you have amazon you can order it here , otherwise here is a homemade pumpkin spice recipe .

Pumpkin Spice Monster Cookie Bars

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Have your cookies and bars and eat them too in this seasonal pumpkin spice monster cookie bars recipe! This recipe is made in one bowl and comes together in under 30 minutes for a delicious and healthier take on monster cookies.

Author: Davida Lederle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 9 bars 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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3/4 cup cashew butter (or other nut butter)
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup oat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1/4 cup m&ms (or other chocolate candies)
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed pretzels (gluten-free if needed)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish with coconut oil, butter or cooking spray OR line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine cashew butter, pumpkin, eggs and vanilla extract.
Stir in oat flour, oats, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
Fold in m&ms, chocolate chips + pretzels.
Add your batter to your baking dish and press down (using fingers or a spatula) so top is spread evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are crisp and center is set (they will still be a little gooey which we want!).
Let them set in the baking dish for 30 minutes.
Remove from baking dish and slice into 9 bars.
See above for storage instructions.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/pumpkin-spice-monster-cookie-bars/