Pumpkin Molasses Power Bars
Pumpkin Molasses Power Bars are wholesome baked snack bars made with pumpkin purée, oats, spelt flour, molasses, and warming spices. Naturally satisfying and packed with fiber, they're perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an energizing snack throughout the day.
Equipment
- 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan
- cooking spray
- large saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 244 g pumpkin purée
- ½ cup 117 g blackstrap molasses or regular molasses
- ¼ cup 48 g Sucanat or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 117 g quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup 120 g light spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup 41 g dried cranberries or mixed dried fruit
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin purée, molasses, Sucanat, and canola oil. Stir for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the oats, spelt flour, cinnamon, ginger, sea salt, and dried cranberries. Mix until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until the bars are firm and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For easier slicing, chill the pan in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before cutting into bars.
- If desired, whisk the powdered sugar with enough plant-based milk to form a smooth icing and drizzle over the cooled bars before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze them for up to three months. Add pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or chopped dried apricots for extra texture and nutrition. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing for the cleanest squares. Wrap individual bars in parchment or waxed paper for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.Wine Advice
A lightly oaked Chardonnay pairs nicely with the pumpkin and warm spices. For a non-alcoholic option, spiced chai tea or fresh apple cider complements these wholesome bars beautifully.Nutrition values
Calories: 280 kcal | koolhydraten: 60 g | Eiwitten: 6 g | Vet: 4 g | Verzadigd vet: 0.5 g | Natrium: 160 mg | Suiker: 30 g