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Healthy Pumpkin Bars

Published: Oct 9, 2019 · Modified: Oct 9, 2019 by Farah Abumaizar · 10 Comments

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healthy pumpkin bars cut up with a glass of milk

Healthy pumpkin bars that are gluten free, fat free, and refined sugar free. Made with almond flour and oat flour for hearty and moist bars studded with chocolate chips and completely kid friendly.

It’s finally here! Pumpkin season is upon us and I have officially rolled out the red carpet. Welcome, pumpkin. Welcome, cinnamon and nutmeg and warm spices and hot drinks. There’s so much I want to do with pumpkin but I started off modestly, with this easy one bowl recipe for moist pumpkin spiced pumpkin bars with chocolate chips. My kids really loved these, which surprised me because they are completely attuned to when I try and make healthy swaps in any dessert recipe. They usually don’t approve. So when they do, you better believe that recipe is getting filed away for make again soon purposes.

healthy pumpkin bars stacked with a glass of milk at the back

Why should you make healthy pumpkin bars?

Because they are one bowl, so easy, take next to no time and effort, guilt free, and really good! These are super portable and great lunch box snacks or coffee accompaniments. They have a good amount of fiber in them from the oats, and some protein from the almond flour. Not to mention the antioxidants from the pumpkin.

What goes in the bars?

Pumpkin puree- which I get from a can. Not pumpkin pie filling, just plain pumpkin.

Eggs

Unrefined Sugar– you can use cane sugar, coconut sugar, or regular sugar if that’s your jam.

Pumpkin Pie Spice: Can’t find this? then make your own! Simply combine: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 ground cloves. You just made pumpkin pie spice!

Cinnamon: for even more cinnamon-y goodness

Cardamom: optional, but I like the flavor it gives

Vanilla, salt, and baking soda

Chocolate chips or any other add ons. Think pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries.

Flours: Almond meal or flour, and Oat flour.

How to make oat flour:

If you don’t want to buy ready made oat flour, all you need to do is process old fashioned oats in a food processor until a powdery dust forms. You’ll need 1 cup of oats to make 1 cup of oat flour.

How to make the bars:

You whisk together the eggs briefly until combined, add the canned pumpkin, sugar and spices, then whisk in the almond and oat flour.

Pour the batter into a parchment lined baking pan (either 8×8 or 9×9) and bake until golden on top and toothpick inserted comes out clean. It’ll take a little more time if using the smaller size pan. Over all, they need around 30-35 minutes in the oven.

Storing the pumpkin bars:

Store them tightly wrapped in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

healthy pumpkin bars stacked with a glass of milk at the back

Healthy Pumpkin Bars

Moist pumpkin bars studded with chocolate chips and full of autumn spice, gluten free and super healthy! No flour in these, barely any sugar and no fat at all. Kid friendly!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Farah Abumaizar

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
  • 1/2 cup unrefined sugar like cane or coconut
  • 2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice * see notes
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch cardamom (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups almond flour or meal
  • 1 cup oat flour* see above post for details
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F). Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the eggs to lightly beat them for 10 seconds or so. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, baking soda, and salt and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the almond flour and oat flour and whisk until well mixed. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • Pour batter into the lined baking pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until bars are set and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Recipe adapted from ifoodreal
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal
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  1. Jacqueline says

    October 09, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my those look good and the perfect flavours for this time of year. if only I could reach in and grab one! Sharing this now.

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    • Farah Abumaizar says

      October 09, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Jacqueline! Hope you love them!

      Reply
  2. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says

    October 09, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love when some of my favorite desserts can be made healthier – especially for my kids! They don’t even notice the difference. We love pumpkin and chocolate together like this – there won’t be any leftovers for sure!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      October 09, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Lauren! That’s how we feel for sure!

      Reply
  3. Leslie says

    October 09, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    Hooray for one-bowl healthy treats! I’ve been wanting some pumpkin snacks, but my waistline doesn’t need them. I can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      October 09, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      I hope you love it!! Thanks Leslie

      Reply
  4. Corina says

    October 09, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    I love the fact that your kids loved these too as my kids are also a bit picky when I try to make them healthier desserts and snacks.

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    • Farah Abumaizar says

      October 09, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Yes! I was so happy to trick them!

      Reply
  5. Veena Azmanov says

    October 09, 2019 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    This looks like an healthy snack option during the week. Delicious and unique.

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      October 09, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Thanks Veena!

      Reply

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