Delightful Lower Fat Pumpkin Spice Bars
Indulge in these delightful lower fat pumpkin spice bars that are perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy evening at home. Designed to satisfy your sweet cravings without the added guilt, these bars blend the warm flavors of cinnamon and pumpkin, creating a moist and flavorful treat. A luscious reduced-fat cream cheese frosting adds a delightful twist that takes these bars to the next level. Enjoy these wholesome delights straight from the oven or chilled for a refreshing dessert. Your friends and family will never guess they are lower in fat!
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Servings
100
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
fat free egg substitute
1 cup (none)
sugar
1 2/3 cups (none)
applesauce
1 cup (none)
cooked pumpkin
2 cups (from the can or homemade)
flour
2 cups (none)
cinnamon
2 teaspoons (none)
baking powder
2 teaspoons (none)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup (none)
reduced-fat cream cheese
1 (3 ounce) package (softened)
confectioners' sugar
2 cups (none)
butter
2 tablespoons (none)
vanilla
1 teaspoon (none)
skim milk
1-2 teaspoons (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the fat-free egg substitute, sugar, applesauce, and cooked pumpkin until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
5
Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6
Pour the batter into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
9
For the frosting, beat together the softened reduced-fat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add skim milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired frosting consistency is reached.
10
Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the pumpkin bars before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition Information
3.3g
Fat
16.7g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
0.8g
Fiber
6.3g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calorie count for Delightful Lower Fat Pumpkin Spice Bars?
Each bar contains approximately 100 calories.
What oven temperature is required for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long do these pumpkin bars need to bake?
Bake the bars for 23 to 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What are the primary flavors in these bars?
The bars blend the warm flavors of cinnamon and pumpkin with a cream cheese frosting.
What kind of pumpkin should I use?
You can use 2 cups of cooked pumpkin, either from a can or homemade.
What size baking pan is needed?
Use a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
How do I know when the pumpkin bars are done?
They are finished when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What ingredients help make these bars lower in fat?
The recipe uses fat-free egg substitute, applesauce, and reduced-fat cream cheese to lower the fat content.
Are there nuts in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts folded into the batter.
What is in the cream cheese frosting?
The frosting consists of reduced-fat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla, and skim milk.
How much sugar is in each serving?
There are 6.3 grams of sugar per serving.
How much total fat is in one pumpkin spice bar?
Each bar contains 3.3 grams of fat.
What is the protein content of these bars?
Each serving provides 1.3 grams of protein.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 16.7 grams of carbohydrates per bar.
Do these bars contain fiber?
Yes, each bar contains 0.8 grams of fiber.
What type of milk is used for the frosting?
The recipe calls for 1 to 2 teaspoons of skim milk.
How many total ingredients are required?
There are 15 ingredients in total for the bars and frosting.
How should the dry ingredients be prepared?
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
When should I add the frosting?
Wait until the bars have cooled completely in the pan before spreading the frosting.
How do I adjust the frosting consistency?
Add skim milk one teaspoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
How much fat-free egg substitute is used?
The recipe requires 1 cup of fat-free egg substitute.
What is the amount of applesauce needed?
You will need 1 cup of applesauce for the batter.
How much cinnamon is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
What amount of walnuts is included?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
Can I serve these bars chilled?
Yes, these bars can be enjoyed straight from the oven or chilled for a refreshing dessert.
How much flour is required?
The recipe uses 2 cups of flour.
How much baking powder and soda are used?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What type of cream cheese is recommended?
The recipe specifies a 3-ounce package of reduced-fat cream cheese, softened.
How much confectioners' sugar is in the frosting?
The frosting uses 2 cups of confectioners' sugar.
What is the first step in mixing the batter?
Beat together the egg substitute, sugar, applesauce, and cooked pumpkin until smooth.