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Soft orange pumpkin bars with a thin white yogurt cream-cheese layer, clean square cuts and cinnamon dusting.; title text reads Healthy Pumpkin Bars Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Healthy Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Soft healthy pumpkin bars with oat flour, warm spice and a lighter Greek yogurt cream-cheese topping.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling and frosting 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 43 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups oat flour 200 grams
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • Parchment
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch pan.
  2. Whisk oat flour, leaveners, spice and salt.
  3. Whisk pumpkin, eggs, maple and oil.
  4. Fold together, spread evenly and bake 22 to 28 minutes until set.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese, yogurt and maple smooth; spread thinly and chill before cutting.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • USDA recommends prompt refrigeration of perishable leftovers and safe reheating.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.