The WW Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are moist and soft. They have three grams of protein and 145 calories in each serving. Prepare this dessert in just 40 minutes and serve it at lunches, events, holidays, feasts, or functions. We made these bars with pumpkin puree, egg, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and chocolate chips. Making these bars is very easy because the instructions given are clear. Pair this dessert with vanilla yogurt, fresh strawberries, pear slices, pumpkin spice latte, cinnamon tea, or orange slices. Include these WW Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars in the container and store for five days.
STATS:
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Serving size: 1 bar
- Cooking time: 26 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Servings: 12 bars
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- 8 × 8-inch baking pan
- Baking paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- Quarter tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Quarter tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Half cup white whole-wheat flour
- Half tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Half tsp ground ginger
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PUMPKIN PUREE:
- We use this puree as the main component to soft texture to the bars. Utilize butternut squash as a replacement.
UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:
- It includes moisture and natural sweetness in the recipe. Applesauce keeps the bars soft without making them greasy. You may use mashed ripe banana as another choice.
BROWN SUGAR:
- This gives sweetness and a gentle caramel-like taste to the dessert. You may use coconut sugar as an alternative.
WHITE WHOLE-WHEAT FLOUR:
- It includes more whole-grain goodness while keeping the bars light. You may use regular whole-wheat flour as a substitute.
MINI SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- They give chocolate taste without making the bars heavy. Small-sized chocolate chips spread well in the batter and give better results. You may use dark chocolate chips as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, include baking paper on the pan and warm the oven to 350°F.
- Whisk pumpkin purée, brown sugar, egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract in the large bowl.
- Then mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, ginger, white whole-wheat flour, nutmeg, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the pumpkin mixture and gently stir it with the help of a spatula.
- Include mini chocolate chips in the batter then sprinkle few on top.
- Put the batter in the pan and spread evenly in the corners.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on the batter then bake for 26 minutes.
- Cool the pan on the cooling rack for 30 minutes, then take the bars from the pan and cut into 12 bars.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Berries
- Apple Slices
DESSERT:
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Pumpkin Spice Yogurt
- Fresh Strawberries
SNACK:
- Apple Slices
- Pear Slices
- Cinnamon Tea
HOLIDAY:
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Cinnamon Apples
- Warm Chai Tea
TREAT:
- Fresh Grapes
- Orange Slices
- Strawberries
TIPS:
- Do not add pumpkin pie filling because it includes sugar and spices in the recipe.
- Mixing the batter too much may change the bars’ texture.
- Cool the bars properly, then slice to avoid breaking them and get better pieces.
- Use mini chocolate chips as they distribute well and give chocolate taste in every bite.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the bars in the container and store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the bars separately and freeze for 3 months.
FAQs:
Can I include fresh pumpkin in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add cooked fresh pumpkin, but the puree should be watery.
Are chocolate chips good to exclude from this recipe?
- Yes, you may exclude them or use chopped dried cranberries instead.
Can I include regular whole-wheat flour in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add it, but the bars will have a heartier texture and stronger whole-wheat taste.
Do I need to frost these bars?
- No, they are already sweet and flavorful, so frosting is not important.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 145 kcal
Net carbs: 24 g
Iron: 1.2 mg
Total carbs: 26 g
Vitamin A: 6,900 IU
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 35 mg
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Potassium: 125 mg
Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points