Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars
Makes 30 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup pecans, very finely chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- One 15-ounce can 100% pure pumpkin
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup 1% lowfat milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan (jelly roll pan) with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, whole wheat flour, pecans, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, canola oil, and milk. Add to the dry ingredients along with the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Tip: For maximum freshness, store leftovers in a plastic container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator.