Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, pumpkin puree, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and tap it gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
For the frosting:
7. Beat the softened cream cheese, light butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy.
8. Gradually add the powdered sugar substitute, beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
9. Once the bars are cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting. Cut into squares and enjoy!
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
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WW Points Calculation:
For the Pumpkin Bars:
- All-purpose flour (2 cups): 27 points
- Granulated sugar substitute (1 1/2 cups): 0 points
- Baking powder (2 tsp): 0 points
- Ground cinnamon (2 tsp): 0 points
- Baking soda (1 tsp): 0 points
- Salt (1/2 tsp): 0 points
- Ground ginger (1/4 tsp): 0 points
- Ground cloves (1/4 tsp): 0 points
- Ground nutmeg (1/4 tsp): 0 points
- Eggs (4 large): 0 points
- Pumpkin puree (15 oz): 0 points
- Unsweetened applesauce (1/2 cup): 0 points
For the Frosting:
- Fat-free cream cheese (8 oz): 4 points
- Light butter (1/4 cup): 10 points
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp): 0 points
- Powdered sugar substitute (2 cups): 0 points
Total Points: 41 points for the entire recipe
Servings: 24 bars
Points per Serving: 1.7 points
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 74
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 2g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
