Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. (I use a coconut oil cooking spray)

To make oat flour: add oatmeal to a food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes or until a fluffy flour is formed.

Comine oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in a medium bowl, set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar, vanilla, oil and applesauce. Slowly add oat flour mixture and mix until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips reserving a few tablespoons for the top. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

(I would check around 20 minutes. My oven must be off because I let mine cook for every minute of 30 minutes and they were still pretty doughy…not complaining though because they tasted wonderful!)

Let cool, cut into squares and enjoy :)