Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Re-sharing this post because it’s a yearly staple for us and I know so many of you love them, too!! These flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars are SO good and I usually have all of the ingredients for this healthy fall dessert on hand and ready to go.
Let the avalanche of all things pumpkin continue.
I feel like this year, a lot of people are playing it cool when it comes to pumpkin. You know, trying not to act *too* excited about its arrival. (Also it could totally be the fact that many of us are still experiencing true summer weather.) And then, there are people like me who have already enjoyed many PSLs, and upon seeing the shelf of pumpkin-filled cans at Trader Joe’s, I did the slow-mo run to them, arms wide open, and a creepy smile on my face.
I just can’t help myself.
While the Pilot doesn’t go crazy for pumpkin at all, I gave birth to two pumpkin-obsessed little friends, who share my enthusiasm for this festive gourd.
Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
This afternoon, I decided to embark on my first pumpkin baking adventure of the season, with chocolate chip pumpkin bars. It was a twist on my beloved flourless blueberry breakfast bake (recipe is in the book!), and uses creamy almond butter and egg as the base. The result: a dense, buttery, perfectly spiced, and sweet healthy pumpkin dessert or snack. It’s also amazing in the morning with some butter and a side of scrambled eggs.
Here’s this healthy pumpkin recipe if you’d like to give it a try!
and a video!
Flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars
A festive and delicious dessert or snack option for the fall season! No flour, grains or refined sugar.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with coconut oil.
- 2. In a large bowl, use a fork to whisk the almond butter until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- 3. Stir in the pumpkin and remaining ingredients, gently folding in the chocolate chips.
- 4. Pour into your prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until slightly golden and set. Allow to cool completely before storing covered in the fridge.
xoxo
Gina
Something to talk about: Pumpkin fanatic: yes or not so much?! What’s your favorite fall dessert recipe?
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UMMM YUM I can NOT wait to make these. Actually all the pumpkin things. WOW!
let me know how you like them!!
I made these on the weekend, but I put them into a silicon muffin tin and they didn’t bake TOO well. Fortunately, I still absolutely love them and to me they taste a bit like pumpkin pie without the crust, but I will be following the recipe a little more closely next time! lol. Delicious!
I just made these yesterday! My husband and I devoured it immediately! Thanks for the recipe – I especially appreciate how it’s low-sugar, so you can really taste the pumpkin and spices. Delish!
Just made these…and wow…they are amazing! …but I subbed sunflower seed butter (so I could send them to school) and an hour later they turned green! Still tasted great. So weird…but yummy! Anyone else’s turn green?
Has anyone tried using peanut butter rather than almond butter in these?
i have but the flavor isn’t as good. it tastes too peanutty and the pumpkin spice doesn’t go as well with it
One of my favorite recipes I’ve gotten from you! My entire family loves them! All 3 teenage boys plus the hubby!
YAAASSSSS!! MY PUMPKIN LOVING HEART IS READY TO MAKE THESE THIS WEEKEND!
Love love love these bars! But when I think of a bar, I think dense, possibly chewy, like a brownie or brookie. These are cake like and so delish. I’m the only GF/DF person in my family and love finding recipes like this that don’t taste like GF to the rest of the fam. They gobble them up! I’ve shared this recipe with lots of people, too.
It’s not pumpkin season yet. I took a chance and tried apple sauce and raisens. I am pleased
with the outcome, but I did cook a couple minutes too long. Thank you for the recipe.
I have tried this it was so yummy and delicious.