Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars
Makes 30 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup pecans, very finely chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- One 15-ounce can 100% pure pumpkin
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat a 15 x 10 x 1-inch rimmed baking or jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, pecans, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil, and milk until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before slicing into thirty, 2 x 2½-inch bars.
Tip: For maximum freshness, store leftovers in a plastic container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information per Serving (1 bar): 140 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated, 0.4g omega-3), 95mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 2g protein, 45% vitamin A
This is a No Whine with Dinner recipe!