Description
These Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars are a delicious and moist treat perfect for fall. Made with pumpkin puree, gluten free flour, and dairy-free chocolate chips, they offer a soft and flavorful bite that’s both vegan and allergy-friendly. Easy to prepare and bake, these bars make a great snack or dessert for anyone avoiding gluten or dairy.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegan butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups gluten free flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (or dairy free chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even baking of the pumpkin bars.
- Prepare the baking pan: Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, or alternatively lightly spray it with oil to prevent the bars from sticking.
- Cream vegan butter and sugar: In a large bowl, mix the softened vegan butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add pumpkin puree: Beat in the pumpkin puree thoroughly until the wet ingredients are well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture.
- Mix batter: Stir all ingredients together until fully combined and a consistent batter forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter to evenly distribute without overmixing.
- Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 9 servings to ensure clean, sturdy bars.
Notes
- You can substitute vegan butter with coconut oil if preferred, but this may slightly change the texture.
- For a dairy-free and vegan option, be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Make sure to use certified gluten-free flour if you have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
- These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be refrigerated for up to a week.
- Feel free to add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for a more autumnal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
