Vegan Pumpkin Bars
A delicious treat for weight management
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 60
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or combine cinnamon, grated ginger and some nutmeg)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup olive oil or rapeseed oil
- 1 cup dark chocolate with 80% cocoa, chopped into small chunks (or dark chocolate chips)
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree (cans or self made)
- 1 tablespoon chia seed soaked with 3 TBSP water)
- 1 cup honey or pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F/160 °C
- In a small bowl combine well whole wheat flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl mix olive oil with honey until smooth and light.
- Add soaked chia seeds to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Then stir in pumpkin puree.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Line a square baking pan (9”x13”/22×33 cm) with parchment paper.
- Turn batter out in prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth the top lightly.
- Bake for about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out without batter.
- Allow to cool in pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- These bars taste even better after one or two days.
- You can also store them in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
Find it online: https://leanjumpstart.com/pumpkin-chocolate-bars/