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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Delicious and moist pumpkin bars loaded with chocolate chips, perfect for a cozy treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Wet ingredients
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup applesauce
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup almond butter
Chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
- Spread batter in pan, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then slice into 9 bars and serve.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate chips and evenly spread batter.