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    Published on Jan 19, 2015. Modified on Nov 10, 2024 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 22 Comments

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Seed and Mango Oat Bars

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    As I am trying to be generally more healthy at the moment, these slow cooker pumpkin seed and mango oat bars are a healthier snack suitable for the whole family, with plenty of flavour.

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Seed and Mango Oat Bars

    My kids think anything baked like cookies is tasty, and they need not know these have less sugar and are packed with oats to give them soluble fibre and slow-release energy, and pumpkin seeds giving them all the goodness they contain.

    The mango gives a sweet hint without being overpowering.

    For me too, one oat bar can be incorporated into my day, without the treat leading me off track or making me exceed my daily calorie allocation.

    I use MyFitnessPal to track my food and exercise, and it tells me that based on 8 slices from the recipe below, they come in at just under 200 calories per slice.

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Seed and Mango Oat Bars
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    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe (quantities are in the recipe card below):

    • coconut oil
    • caster sugar
    • honey
    • egg
    • vanilla bean paste
    • plain flour
    • baking powder
    • oats
    • pumpkin seeds
    • dried mango

    Method

    1. Cream together the coconut oil and sugar. This may be easier if you warm the coconut oil gently first.
    2. Mix in the honey.
    3. Lightly beat the egg then mix it in. Add the vanilla bean paste.
    4. Then add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and oats) and mix well.
    5. Finally, stir in the pumpkin seeds and chopped mango until it is well incorporated.
    6. Grease and line your slow cooker pot with either a large cake case or greaseproof paper with slits cut in the side so it fits nicely.
    7. Spoon the mixture into the pot and press it down so it is even.
    8. Replace the lid, with a tea towel under it to collect condensation and prevent it from dripping onto the mixture. Cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours until crisp and firm.
    9. Remove the pot from the slow cooker using oven gloves, and allow the pot and mixture to cool.
    10. Once cool, remove the oat bars and place on a cooling rack to cool fully – they will also harden more as they cool.
    11. Slice as required, once cool.

    Oven baking time

    I baked these bars in my slow cooker as the slow cooker is a lot cheaper to use, but they could of course also be baked in the oven.

    I’d say about 20-25 minutes at 180°C.

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Seed and Mango Oat Bars

    Related

    For more oaty recipes, how about these from fellow food bloggers:

    – Choc chip banana oat bars from Family Friends Food
    – Flapjacks in five flavours from Maison Cupcake
    – Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Goodie Godmother

    Recipe

    A stack of triangle oat bars.

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Seed and Mango Oat Bars

    Oat bars with pumpkin seeds and dried mango baked in your crockpot, which are perfect for lunch boxes and healthy snacking
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Baking, Snack
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 255kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 50 g coconut oil
    • 50 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 1 tsp runny honey
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
    • 50 g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 90 g oats
    • 30 g pumpkin seeds
    • 35 g dried sweetened mango chopped
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    oval slow cooker
    oval slow cooker

    Instructions 

    • Cream together the coconut oil and sugar. This may be easier if you warm the coconut oil gently first.
      50 g coconut oil, 50 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • Mix in the honey.
      1 tsp runny honey
    • Lightly beat the egg then mix it in. Add the vanilla bean paste.
      1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
    • Then add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and oats) and mix well.
      50 g plain flour (all-purpose flour), 1 tsp baking powder, 90 g oats
    • Finally, stir in the pumpkin seeds and chopped mango until it is well incorporated.
      30 g pumpkin seeds, 35 g dried sweetened mango
    • Grease and line your slow cooker pot with either a large cake case or greaseproof paper with slits cut in the side so it fits nicely.
    • Spoon the mixture into the pot and press it down so it is even.
    • Replace the lid, with a tea towel under it to collect condensation and prevent it from dripping onto the mixture. Cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours until crisp and firm.
    • Remove the pot from the slow cooker using oven gloves, and allow the pot and mixture to cool.
    • Once cool, remove the oat bars and place on a cooling rack to cool fully – they will also harden more as they cool.
    • Slice as required, once cool.

    Notes

    Note: This recipe fits a 3.5 l slow cooker. Double for a larger one, or it would be quite thin. Alternatively, use a cake tin inside your slow cooker to cook it in.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Clare Hutton says

      September 22, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Just trying the recipe with cranberry and coconut

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        September 22, 2015 at 6:55 pm

        Great, that sounds like a lovely combination, let me know hoe it goes

        Reply
    2. HedgeComber says

      January 31, 2015 at 9:04 am

      You’re right, these would be perfect in a lunch box, thanks so much for sharing with Tea Time Treats 🙂 I can’t imagine baking in a slow cooker, I am definitely going to have to investigate further 🙂
      Janie x

      Reply
    3. Sarah Trivuncic, Maison Cupcake says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      I never tried baking in in a slow cooker but these look fabulous and I’m dying to try something similar! They look very tasty too. Pumpkin seeds are wonderful.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 25, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        Thanks Sarah, it is quite fun using the slow cooker to bake

        Reply
    4. Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes says

      January 22, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Anything resembling a flapjack is a hit with me, I’m addicted so try not to bake too often, though a healthier version could be a regular snack 🙂 Love how creative you are with your slow cooker, I don’t have one but after seeing all your bakes I’m seriously considering getting one.

      Reply
    5. lucyparissi says

      January 22, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      I think these would pass as dietary and I could therefore eat them during this period of deprivation (kidding, kinda). Fabulous idea and they look both healthy and yummy #CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 25, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        Yes that was what I was going for, though luckily they were tasty too! 🙂

        Reply
    6. The Free From Fairy says

      January 22, 2015 at 10:51 am

      What a wonderful idea baking these in the slow cooker. I really must get myself one because every recipe I have read this morning has involved one! I feel left out!! Loving the sound of all the other oaty recipes too. Thanks for sharing them all.

      Reply
    7. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

      January 22, 2015 at 9:23 am

      Ooooh this looks delicious! I wouldn’t have thought about using the slow cooker to make but I’ll be having a go! x #cookblogshare

      Reply
    8. Diana says

      January 21, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      I really need a slow cooker! These oat bars look so healthy and delicious! And thanks for linking to my oats milkshake recipe! xx

      Reply
    9. Helen at Casa Costello says

      January 21, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Great idea to make them in your slow cooker – I bet they don’t turn out as crispy as mine usually do in the oven. Love the list of other oath posts too! Thanks for joining in with #Bakeoftheweek x

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 21, 2015 at 9:22 pm

        Thanks Helen, look forward to joining in again next week!

        Reply
    10. Janice (@FarmersgirlCook) says

      January 20, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      You are so inventive! I love the look of these healthy bars, definitely bookmarking.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 21, 2015 at 9:21 pm

        Thanks Janice, I do love a slow cooker experiment!

        Reply
    11. fabfood4all says

      January 20, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Gosh I never knew you could make Flapjacks in a slow cooker – you are a fabulous inspiration with all your recipes! Thanks for linking to my Flapjacks:-)

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 21, 2015 at 9:21 pm

        Most baking recipes seem to work I find! you’re welcome, thanks for linking back to me too on the meringues

        Reply
    12. isabellasewell1 says

      January 20, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you so much for the link love 🙂 These look delicious, love the sound of pumpkin seeds with a hint of mango. Yum!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 21, 2015 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks Isabella – we have nearly polished them off now, must make more

        Reply
    13. munchiesandmunchkins says

      January 20, 2015 at 12:22 am

      Thanks for linking to me – these look a bit tasty. I’m loving coconut oil at the moment x

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        January 21, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        you’re welcome! it’s great isn’t it, both tasty and healthier x

        Reply
    14. Nazima Pathan says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      these sound perfect for a healthy snack – and great idea cooking them in the slow cooker. I shall be trying out !

      Reply
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