Mom's baked goods

Grain-Free Pumpkin Bars

A simple mix-and-bake recipe made with pumpkin purée, almond butter, honey, and warm spice.

Oven
350°F
Pan
8 × 8 inches
Bake
20–25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with butter or coconut oil. You can also use nonstick baking spray.

  3. 3

    Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

  5. 5

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

  6. 6

    After 20 minutes, insert a toothpick or butter knife into the center. If wet batter clings to it, bake for another 5 minutes and check again.

  7. 7

    Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.