Healthy Pumpkin Spice Bars

Closeup view of a serving of Pumpkin Spice Bars on a white plate

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Bars

Pumpkin Spice Bars are a healthier version of a fall favorite pumpkin bar. Packed with vegetables, that you won't know are even there, this is a warmly spiced, delicious dessert everyone will love.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Servings: servings

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoons cloves
1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small zucchini shredded – about 1 cup
2 carrots peeled and shredded – about 1 cup
4 eggs beaten
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin my favorite is Libby’s
1 cup cooking oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add shredded zucchini and carrots into the dry ingredients. Mix the eggs, oil and pumpkin in a separate bowl. Gradually add pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients. Spread batter in an ungreased 15x10x1 baking sheet. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Depending on your oven, I always check at about 25 minutes. It is done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
Because I freeze these, I don’t often put a topping. However, when I serve them, I sift powdered sugar over each serving. A cream cheese frosting is also a wonderful addition and I’ve included a crumb topping that I also love.
Cool completely and cut into 48 bars.

Notes

Optional Crumb Topping

2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups butter (2 sticks) melted
2 teaspoons vanilla

Combine in a medium bowl with a spatula, mixing until clumps begin to form. Sprinkle over the pumpkin bars and bake as directed.

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