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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Jillian Glenn
Dive into the autumn spirit with our rich and flavorful Pumpkin Bars, crowned with a creamy Cream Cheese Frosting. Crafted with easy-to-find ingredients, these bars come together in a quick 30 minutes. They're not only a delightful fit for festive celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas but are also perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 134 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x11 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk or fork for mixing

Ingredients
  

Ingredients For Moist Pumpkin Bars

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened almond or oat milk regular milk will work if not vegan
  • 4 tablespoon melted vegan butter or coconut oil regular butter will work if not vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar, light brown sugar, or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup regular or gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spices

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 2 oz vegan cream cheese regular cream cheese will work if not vegan
  • 2 tablespoon melted vegan butter regular butter will work if not vegan
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

How To Make Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Spray the baking dish with non-stick baking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • Mix the pumpkin puree, non dairy milk, vegan butter, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and sugar together. Add the pumpkin pie spices, if using. Whisk until smooth. Then, add the regular or gluten free all purpose flour and mix until a smooth batter is formed. Transfer the batter into the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pumpkin bars have completely risen. You will know they are done when you can test the center with a toothpick and it comes out clean.
  • While the pumpkin bars bake, use a separate bowl to mix the melted vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, and powdered sugar together to make the frosting. I recommend using an electric hand mixer or whisk.
  • Once the pumpkin bars are done baking, allow them to cool for a few minutes and then spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Enjoy warm or cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2538IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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