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    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Brown Butter Icing

    Published: Oct 3, 2014 · Modified: Oct 26, 2022 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter icing | Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Decadent, delicious and simple to make Pumpkin Bars with Maple Brown Butter Icing! All of your favorite Fall flavors in these lightened up bars.

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Frosting on a white plate.

     I love October.  It's my favorite month.  I love the crisp air, colorful leaves, sweaters and boots, and pumpkins.  

    Two of my kids are born in October (get this, even on the SAME day 2 years apart!) so I love making delicious, seasonal treats for them (and me) and these were a huge hit.  

    These pumpkin bars still have sugar in them, but they are made healthier.We all need something sweet every once in a while.  Everything in moderation, right?

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    These pumpkin bars actually freeze very well too, even with the icing on them.  I've made these several times and rarely have leftovers, but I wanted to save a few for the weekend so I figured I'd see how they would do if I froze them.  

    They came out great.  Just as delicious as when I first made them.  

    Next time I will save some more icing to speed some on top right before eating again.

    Pumpkin bars on a plate close up.

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    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Frosting | Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Icing

    Decadent, delicious and simple to make Pumpkin Bars with Maple Brown Butter Icing! All of your favorite Fall flavors in these lightened up bars.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: cookie, Dessert, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    Bars:

    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup unrefined sugar
    • ½ cup 100% maple syrup
    • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 15 ounces pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin seasoning blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Icing:

    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk I used almond milk
    • 2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Grease a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray or butter.
    • On low speed, beat eggs with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar, maple syrup, applesauce and pumpkin.Continue to beat for 3-4 minutes until thoroughly mixed.
    • In a small bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, pumpkin seasoning, baking powder and baking soda.
    • Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and beat for a minute until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
    • While bars are cooking, cook butter in large saucepan over medium heat until browned, about 15-20 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally.
    • Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients while continuing to stir to avoid clumps.
    • Allow bars to cool completely before icing. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Notes

    To store in the refrigerator: Place bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    To store in the freezer: Place bars in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jessica

      October 26, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      SO so excited by this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        October 26, 2022 at 5:30 pm

        Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. Julia

      October 26, 2022 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      Omg the perfect fall recipe! I will be making these this weekend as well for some friends. So freaking good!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        October 26, 2022 at 5:30 pm

        So happy you like them, julia!

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