Dairy-Free Pumpkin Bars

Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of fall with these irresistible Dairy-Free Pumpkin Bars! Perfectly moist and delightfully tender, these bars are made with wholesome ingredients like canned pumpkin puree and unsweetened applesauce, making them a lighter alternative to traditional pumpkin desserts. Infused with cozy spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and sweetened with a combination of granulated and brown sugar, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and autumnal warmth. Thanks to an easy-to-follow recipe and a quick 15-minute prep time, these bars come together effortlessly, making them an ideal treat for busy weekdays or holiday gatherings. Whether you’re avoiding dairy or just looking for a scrumptious seasonal dessert, these pumpkin bars are sure to satisfy. Perfect for serving as a snack, dessert, or party treat, they’re a crowd-pleaser everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 2 whole large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 cup dairy-free milk (such as almond or oat milk)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure the bars remain tender.

Step 5

Pour in the dairy-free milk and fold it into the batter until smooth and uniform.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the pumpkin bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift them out of the pan.

Step 9

Cut into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy your dairy-free pumpkin bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1017.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2120.5

Total Fat 20.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 376.9mg	0%
Sodium 2505.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 459.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 276.0g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 105IU	0%
Calcium 410.6mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1165.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.3%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 84.9%