Best 7 Healthy Pumpkin Raisin Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our irresistible Pumpkin Raisin Bars. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of warm, comforting spices, the natural sweetness of pumpkin, and the chewy goodness of raisins. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the walnuts and a subtle tang from the cream cheese frosting.

In addition to the classic Pumpkin Raisin Bars, this article presents a tantalizing array of variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars add a touch of indulgence with rich chocolate chips. The Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars provide a delicious option for those with gluten sensitivities, while the Vegan Pumpkin Bars offer a delightful treat for plant-based enthusiasts.

Whether you're seeking a classic comfort food or a healthier alternative, our collection of Pumpkin Raisin Bar recipes has something for everyone. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS OH SO GOOD ~~~~~



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Sun-maid raisins recipe ! So good and healthy for ya too. Perfect for this time of year.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
1 c oil
4 eggs
1 can(s) 15 oz. can pumpkin
1/2 c nuts
1/2 c raisins
FROSTING:
1/3 c butter or margarine sofened (margarine will give you a different consistency)
1 pkg 3oz cream cheese softened (not whipped, bar type)
2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 df and grease a 15x10x1" bakinig pan for bars and cook for 25-30 minutes or a 13x9" pan for a cake and cook for 40-50 minutes.
  • 2. In large bowl combine all bar ingredients except nuts and raisins; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • 3. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes for a 15x10" or 40 to 50 minutes for a 13x9" pan until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • 4. Frosting: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Store in refrigerator. Tip: Could use tofutti for frosting if lactose intolerent.

PUMPKIN RAISIN COOKIES



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A wonderful cakelike pumpkin cookie that fills your kitchen with a heavenly smell and uses up leftover pumpkin.

Provided by Dawn Brown

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons warm water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Finally, stir in the raisins and walnuts.
  • Drop cookie dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be light brown around the edges. Brush with the spice glaze, and transfer to racks to cool.
  • To make the spice glaze, mix confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons of warm water until there are no more lumps. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.6 calories, Carbohydrate 112.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 431.5 mg, Sugar 71.4 g

HEALTHY PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS



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Make and share this Healthy Pumpkin Raisin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andrea P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 pieces each, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Topping:.
  • In a small bowl, cut butter, sugar and cinnamon together with a fork. Stir in pecans. Set the bowl aside.
  • Bars:.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set the bowl aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk oil, honey and sugar. Whisk in the egg, vanilla and pumpkin. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the yogurt. Stir in the raisins.
  • Pour batter evenly into the pan. Sprinkle evenly with the topping.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove pan from oven to a wire rack. Cool completely and cut into bars.

PUMPKIN-RAISIN BARS



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Categories     Mixer     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Raisin     Pumpkin     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 15-ounce can solid pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet. Stir first 8 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add pumpkin, eggs and oil and beat until blended. Mix in raisins. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and butter in medium bowl to blend. Spread frosting over cake in thin layer. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Cut cake into bars and serve.

HARVEST PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS



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Everyone needs an absolutely delicious pumpkin bar recipe to usher in the fall season. Consider this one yours! It features an extra moist crumb, with the perfect pumpkin pie spice level and a homemade cream cheese frosting. In other words, this recipe is perfect, especially when you're feeding a crowd. So add these pumpkin bars to your recipe box now and when fall parties and occasions start popping on your calendar, you'll have the best dessert on the whole table!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 49

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins, if desired
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS



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I havent tried these yet. This recipe seems to be simple enough. I got this recipe out of a magazine years ago.I think it is a pillsbury recipe.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups pumpkin or 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set aside nuts and raisins, then combine the rest of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat at a low speed until mixture is moist, then beat for an additional 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins with a spoon.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 15x10x1 baking pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until done.
  • Let cool.
  • To make frosting combine all the frosting ingredients into a bowl and mix until well blended and smooth.
  • Frost bars when they have completely cooled.
  • Once bars have been frosted keep refridgerated.

PUMPKIN-RAISIN BARS



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They'll never guess the surprise ingredient in these sweet and spicy Pumpkin Raisin Bars. (Psst, we'll tell you: It's wheat bran high-fiber cereal.)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1/2 cup wheat bran high-fiber cereal
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat eggs in small bowl. Stir in cereal; let stand 5 min.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add cereal mixture and pumpkin; mix well. Stir in flour mixture and raisins until blended. Pour into 9-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée: It has a more robust flavor and texture compared to canned pumpkin purée.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough and dense bars.
  • Use high-quality raisins: Plump and juicy raisins will add a burst of flavor to the bars.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean: This ensures that the bars are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These healthy pumpkin raisin bars are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert. They are made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin purée, raisins, oats, and spices. The bars are also gluten-free and vegan, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and the crunch of walnuts, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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