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Pumpkin Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delicious and moist pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall treats or any time you crave a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 0.33 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.33 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 0.67 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.167 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.167 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.167 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.167 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 cup cream cheese (low fat or full fat)
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup (for frosting)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 7x11 inch (15x25 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk egg, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Add pumpkin puree and spices, mix until smooth.
  • Stir in whole-wheat and almond flours with baking powder until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Mix frosting ingredients until smooth, then spread over cooled bars and cut into 12 pieces.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the almond flour before adding.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin