Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars!? Yes Please!!!

It’s that time of year, time for pumpkin spice everything! I love fall and the comfort foods that the cooler weather brings. I may be one of the few people out there who doesn’t love pumpkin spice latte’s though. I’ll take my latte plain with some sweet pumpkin-y deliciousness on the side!

These pumpkin bars are very quick to make, and great as a snack with your tea or coffee, and they make a perfect after-school snack.

JENNY’S PUMPKIN BARS

1/2 cup pumpkin puree *not pumpkin pie filling (I used organic)

1/2 cup chilled almond butter

1/8 cup honey

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

chopped pecans or chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (optional)

  1. Combine all ingredients, except pecans
  2. Lightly spray an 8”x 8” square glass pan
  3. Spread mixture evenly and top with pecans, and press them very lightly into the batter
  4. bake at 350 for 15-20 minute or until set
  5. Cool in pan and cut into squares
  6. Enjoy and refrigerate leftovers (if any!) after 1-2 days

Tip: don’t double the recipe. I did this last time I made them and the middle of the pan was bit too wiggly!