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These Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares are packed with protein, fiber and all of your favorite fall flavors!
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5 from 7 votes

Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Packed with protein, fiber and all of your favorite fall spices, these Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares will be your go-to pumpkin treat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose gluten free flour
  • ½ cup ground flax seed
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unrefined sugar or Monk fruit
  • 3 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • cup cooked quinoa cooled
  • tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • cups pure pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick baking spray.
  • Mix the flour, flax seed, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.  Set the bowl aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the sugar, maple syrup and butter until thoroughly combined and butter is completely mixed in.  Add egg, quinoa and vanilla and mix again.  Slowly add pumpkin and continue to mix well.  
  • Once completely mixed, slowly add the flour mixture.  Feel free to add small amounts of water if the batter seems to thick.
  • Once the flour mixture is completely combined, add chocolate chips and stir well.  Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until you place a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.  

Notes

Make sure quinoa is completely cooled or at room temperature before adding to the batter.
Place cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3768IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg