Description
Enjoy these moist, spiced healthy pumpkin bars that capture the essence of autumn. Perfect for snacks or desserts, they’re easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix canned pumpkin puree with honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake Your Bars: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in walnuts or dark chocolate chips. These bars can be enjoyed as breakfast or a wholesome snack throughout the day. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.