Healthy Pumpkin Bars (Gluten Free)
Healthy Pumpkin Bars made with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, nut butter, and chocolate chips. Oil-free and easy to make, these gluten free pumpkin bars will be a snacking staple!
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 8x8-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup natural creamy almond butter (the only ingredient should be almonds - salt is also fine!)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (if using unsalted nut butter, increase to 1/2 tsp. salt)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling overtop
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper, and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond butter, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Add almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; whisk again until well-combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips overtop, if desired.
- Place pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Use the overhangs of parchment paper to remove bars from pan and let cool completely before slicing into 12 squares.
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Notes
*I have also made these bars with cashew butter and peanut butter, both of which turned out well, however I much prefer the texture and flavor using almond butter.
- STORE: These healthy pumpkin bars can be stored at room temperature for the first 1 to 2 days, though should be refrigerated after. Because of their high healthy fat content, they're not as stable at room temperature as bars made with wheat-based flour. After being refrigerated, they will last up to 4 extra days. For all storage, wrap bars in plastic cling wrap, or store in an air-tight container.
- FREEZE: You can freeze these bars for up to 2 months. Transfer sliced bars to a gallon-sized, freezer-safe storage bag, and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 2 months. For best results, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g