Best 2 Lower Fat Pumpkin Bars Recipes
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with our collection of lower-fat pumpkin bar recipes! These delectable treats offer a delightful balance of autumnal flavors and reduced-fat ingredients, making them a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin bars. Perfect for fall gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy snack at home, these recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options. From classic pumpkin bars with a moist and tender crumb to cream cheese-swirled and chocolate chip-studded variations, our recipes promise a burst of pumpkin spice flavor in every bite. With the goodness of pumpkin puree, warm spices, and reduced-fat alternatives, these pumpkin bars are not only delicious but also a healthier choice for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN BARS WITH APPLESAUCE
These tasty pumpkin treats made with applesauce are a one-pan endeavor and are worth the minimal effort needed to have something delicious on hand.
Provided by Brynnleigh
Categories Desserts Cakes Pumpkin Cake Recipes Pumpkin Bar Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a medium bowl until fluffy.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl. Add pumpkin mixture and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes before cutting into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 244.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
LOWER FAT PUMPKIN BARS
This is a lower fat version of recipe #63553 made for the getting lighter challenge of ZWT3. It turned out really well and I think you will enjoy this.
Provided by Crocheting Mama
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Beat together the sugar, applesauce, egg substitute and pumpkin.
- Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
- Mix well.
- Pour into a 15x10x1 pan and bake for 23-27 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Mix together icing ingredients using more milk if needed.
- Spread over cooled pumpkin bars.
Tips:
- To achieve a moist and tender texture, use very ripe bananas.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- To ensure even baking, make sure the batter is evenly distributed in the baking pan.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- For a crispy muffin top, sprinkle the muffins with sugar or cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These lower-fat pumpkin bars are a delicious and healthy treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these lower-fat pumpkin bars a try!
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