Description
Simple recipe for moist pumpkin bars with a light spice flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped pecans, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce for the vegetable oil for a lower fat option.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a simple topping.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: pumpkin bars, healthy dessert, whole wheat, spiced bars, fall baking