Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are a delicious and easy way to celebrate the fall season. They are made with wholesome ingredients, which make them a perfect breakfast, snack or guilt-free treat. Why You'll Love These Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars:· Wholesome ingredients: These bars are made with pumpkin, almond flour, and almond butter, making them a nutritious treat.· Lower in Sugar: Sweetened with maple syrup, these bars are lower in sugar.· Easy to Make: This recipe is beginner-friendly and can be whipped up in no time.· Perfect for Any Occasion: Enjoy these bars as a wholesome snack, a post-workout treat, or as a healthier dessert option for gatherings.· Fall Flavors: Embrace the taste of fall with spices and the comforting flavor of pumpkin.Looking for more autumn-inspired recipes? Check out our other fall favorites! Apple Cinnamon Baked OatmealBEST EVER Pumpkin MuffinsEASY Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup blanched almond flour
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ½ cup natural creamy almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling overtop
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper, and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond butter and eggs.
- pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and using a rubber spatula, mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Place pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Remove the bars from the dish using the overhangs of parchment paper.
- Be sure the bars are cooled completely before slicing into 12 squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for the first 1 to 2 days, and then refrigerate after 2 days.
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