Gluten-free Sugar Cookie Vegan Pumpkin Bars
Delicious and healthy pumpkin bars that are both gluten-free and vegan, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- If using, fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg