"These bars are packed with chocolate chips on the inside and velvety melted chocolate on top. They are perfectly spiced and really are a cross between a chewy cookie bar and a snack cake."
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake Bars
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The aroma of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, combined with velvety melted chocolate on top, makes these bars irresistible for autumn. Enjoy the process of creating these vegan bars and live up to the flavors that define the coziness of the season. Perfect for dessert, as a snack, or bringing to a fall gathering, these pumpkin chocolate chip cake bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 35mins
Serves or Makes: 12 bars
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ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (or gluten free all purpose)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil (or vegan butter), divided
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, mixed and set aside for 5 minutes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang on the edges.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup, flax egg, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Step 5
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper overhang, transfer the bars to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Step 7
Combine the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate chips with the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and melt together.
Step 8
Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top. Allow the chocolate to set. Slice into bars and enjoy.