Pumpkin Bars
Jami Nolen, Nutrition Program Associate
October 16, 2011
Craving a good fall dessert that doesn't leave you feeling guilty? Drop that Halloween candy and eat one of these instead!
Yield
24 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin, canned
- 1¼ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients and beat well, about 400 strokes. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on baking rack; cut into bars.
Nutrition Information (amount per serving)
Calories: 104.1
Total Carbs: 15.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
Sugars: 9.5 g
Total Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
Potassium: 110.2 mg
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 87 mg
Funded in part by USDA SNAP.
Running out of money for food? Contact your local food stamp office or go online to http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp/. For more information, call MU Extension's Show-Me Nutrition line at 1-888-515-0016.
 |
Site Administrator: |
|
|
|
Last update: Thursday, October 20, 2011
