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Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bars with Maple Drizzle

Name: Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bars with Maple Drizzle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 6 servings (6–8 cut bars)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin puree; 2 large ripe bananas, mashed; 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus extra as desired for the serving drizzle; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); Cooking spray or a little coconut oil for greasing

By AirFryFeast Editorial TeamPublished Apr 25, 2026 | Updated Oct 4, 2026

Pumpkin puree, banana, oats and almond flour form these air-fried breakfast bars. Bake in the specified 7-inch pan, cool for 10 minutes, then slice and add the maple drizzle. The six servings can be cut into 6–8 pieces.

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Air fryerAmericanEasyAir Fryer Friendly

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time18 mins

Total Time41 mins

Servings6

Temperature320°F / 160°C

Ingredients

Servings6

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup maple syrup, plus extra as desired for the serving drizzle
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cooking spray or a little coconut oil for greasing

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas and pumpkin puree until smooth.
Add maple syrup and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and stir well.
In a separate bowl, mix gluten-free rolled oats, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
If desired, stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
Lightly grease a small air fryer-safe baking pan or insert (approximately 7x7 inches) with cooking spray or coconut oil.
Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
Place the pan carefully inside the air fryer basket and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan carefully and let the bars cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 6 to 8 bars.
Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving for a naturally sweet finish.
Refrigerate leftover bars promptly in an airtight container and use within 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Recipe guidance

The total includes the written 3-minute preheat and 10-minute cooling period. Use unsweetened pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling; do not try to pat the puree dry. The extra maple syrup is a serving drizzle, separate from the quarter cup in the mixture.

Storage

Refrigerate leftover bars promptly in an airtight container and use within 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

FAQ

What should I know before starting?: The total includes the written 3-minute preheat and 10-minute cooling period. Use unsweetened pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling; do not try to pat the puree dry. The extra maple syrup is a serving drizzle, separate from the quarter cup in the mixture.
Can I freely substitute ingredients?: Follow the listed quantities and preparation. Substitutions can change texture and timing; only the options explicitly described in this recipe are suggested, without a claim of kitchen testing.