Description
These Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars are a cozy fall dessert that taste like mini squares of pumpkin pie. With a spiced whole wheat crust and a smooth pumpkin filling, they’re perfect for seasonal gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- For the crust and topping:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (can substitute coconut sugar)
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature/slightly melted
- For the filling:
- 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp oats, chopped walnuts, pecan pieces, or pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease an 8-inch pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, whole wheat pastry flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the butter and mix using a spoon or hands until a crumbly dough forms.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Mix optional oats, nuts, or seeds into the reserved dough and crumble it over the top of the filling.
- Bake for 28 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Cut into 9 bars and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Let bars cool fully before cutting to help them hold their shape.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Optional toppings like walnuts, oats, or pumpkin seeds add great texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
