Low Fat Pumpkin Bars
Satisfy your fall dessert cravings guilt-free with these moist and flavorful Low Fat Pumpkin Bars, a healthier twist on a classic treat. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, these bars are perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Sweetened naturally with pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and unsweetened applesauce, they require no butter or oil, making them lower in fat but high in autumnal flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, they're incredibly easy to whip up for any occasion. Perfect as a light snack or a festive dessert, serve them plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar to add an elegant touch. Whether you’re watching your calorie intake or just love pumpkin, these Low Fat Pumpkin Bars are sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Beat in the eggs one at a time into the wet ingredients, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to over-mix; stir just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean.
Allow the pumpkin bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 12 portions.
Serve as-is or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1871 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1212 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
