Description
Indulge in these delicious, wholesome Healthy Pumpkin Bars that combine the rich flavor of pumpkin with warm spices for a perfect fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Merge Together: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Add Nuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your bars by adding dark chocolate chips or substituting sweet potato for pumpkin puree. Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for a week.