Lower Fat Pumpkin Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall without the guilt with these Lower Fat Pumpkin Bars, a delightful treat that's moist, lightly spiced, and perfect for any occasion. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and pure pumpkin puree, these bars are a lighter take on a classic dessert. Each bite is infused with a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, creating a perfectly spiced snack you’ll love. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 12 servings, these pumpkin bars are ideal for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping a healthier dessert option. Serve them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible seasonal treat that’s lower in fat but big on flavor. Keywords: lower fat pumpkin bars, healthy pumpkin dessert, fall recipe, spiced pumpkin bars, low-fat snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cups Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy using a hand or stand mixer. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and mix until combined.
Stir in the Greek yogurt, applesauce, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula or wooden spoon until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 12 squares or rectangles.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with a dollop of light whipped cream before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1863 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 429.6 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1748 mg | 37% | |
*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.
