Pumpkin puree and rich cocoa powder reduce the need for excess saturated fat and sugar in these bars. Dense and fudgy, they make a decadent treat without the extra calories.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bar
Amount Per Serving
53
Calories% Daily Value*
1%
Total Fat 0.8g1%Saturated Fat 0.2g
Trans Fat 0g
6%
Cholesterol 19mg3%
Sodium 63mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 10.7g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.5gTotal Sugars 5.4g
9%
Includes 4.5g Added SugarsProtein 1.8g
4%
Vitamin D 0.7mcg2%
Calcium 24mg6%
Iron 1.1mg2%
Potassium 94mg10%
Vitamin A 91.3mcg0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.9.2 Net Carbs Per Serving
Yield: 12 bars
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp fine ground sea salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup low-fat milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a small baking dish or loaf pan (about 9 x 6 inches) with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin and brown sugar. Stir in the egg until fully incorporated. Add in the vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Pour in the cocoa powder and stir well, until no clumps remain. Stir in the flour and then fold in the milk.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the bars are firm. They will have a tender, fudgy center that resembles a firm pumpkin pie.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting to serve.