Description
Pumpkin Spice Candy Bars are a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of autumn with a chewy, satisfying texture. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, almond butter, and rolled oats, they are sweetened naturally and flavored with classic pumpkin spices.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree: 1 cup
- Almond Butter: 1/2 cup
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: to taste
- Ground Nutmeg: to taste
- Ground Ginger: to taste
- Ground Cloves: to taste
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Rolled Oats: 2 cups
- Dark Chocolate Chips (optional): 1/2 cup
- Crushed Nuts (optional): 1/4 cup
- Pumpkin Seeds (optional): to taste
- Dried Fruits (optional): to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare your baking dish by lining an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add ground spices and salt to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add rolled oats to the pumpkin mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and drizzle over the set mixture, then sprinkle with crushed nuts and pumpkin seeds.
- Cut into rectangular bars and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Experiment with optional ingredients to customize your bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Candy Bars, Fall Treats, Healthy Snacks