1- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.

2- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well mixed.

3- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

4- Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture and stir until all the oats are evenly moistened.

5- Stir in the chocolate chips to add those delightful bursts of flavor.

6- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan for uniform bars.

7- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the middle.

8- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

9- Cut into bars and allow them to cool completely before removing from the pan to avoid crumbling.