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PUMPKIN SPICE BARS

Source of Recipe

SECRETS OF FAT-FREE BAKING by Sandra Woodruff, RD


Recipe Introduction

No carbohydrate levels available Yield: 32 servings

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cooked mashed pumpkin
2/3 cup molasses
1 cup water
2 egg whites
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Combine the flours, sugar, baking soda, and spices, and stir to mix well. Add the pumpkin, molasses, water, and egg whites, and stir to mix well. Fold in the raisins and nuts.

Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan, and bake at 350 F. for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, cut into squares and serve.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS (PER SERVING) Calories: 76, Fat: 0.7 g, Protein: 1.6 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 43 mg, Fiber: 0.9 g, Calcium: 17 mg, Potassium: 118 mg, Iron: 0.9 mg

Note: These nutritional facts are based on this being cut into 32 pieces...so be sure to cut into small squares.