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A stack of sliced healthy pumpkin bars on a wooden board with autumn decorations.

Healthy Pumpkin Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with coconut oil or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, ensuring no flour streaks remain.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
  6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 squares.