Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 3 cups (255g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats (not instant)*
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice*
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (226g) fresh or canned pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce*
• 1/3 cup (70g) coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup (45g) coconut sugar (or packed light or dark brown sugar)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a few to press into the top