Healthy Pumpkin Bars
These Healthy Pumpkin Bars are the perfect way to savor the flavors of fall. Drenched in warm spices and rich pumpkin, they deliver both taste and nutrition in every bite. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these bars are excellent for a snack or dessert, sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for a delightful treat.